FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER

Fireside Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 947 3rd Street in Santa Monica, California (90403), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 66 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Fireside Health Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance that is in line with the national average. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels comparable to the national norm. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, suggesting strong performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are based on health inspection data, staffing reports, and quality measure data submitted to CMS. Fireside Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. As a dually certified facility, it may also serve residents with private pay arrangements or other insurance coverage. Individuals seeking specific information about payment options or coverage eligibility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (310) 393-7117. When compared to national benchmarks, Fireside Health Care Center presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall rating of 4 stars places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably higher than average, while both the health inspection and staffing ratings of 3 stars align with typical national performance. This combination of ratings provides a reference point for those researching skilled nursing options in Santa Monica and the broader Los Angeles County area.