SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1338 20th Street in Santa Monica, California (zip code 90404). The facility operates within Los Angeles County and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It holds 144 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a higher frequency or severity of cited deficiencies compared to the national norm. The staffing rating is 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are somewhat below national averages when accounting for both the volume and type of staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome indicators that compare favorably to peer facilities across the country. The quality measure component is derived from data such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal health insurance through age or disability, as well as those who qualify for state and federally funded assistance based on income and asset criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are advised to contact the facility directly at (310) 255-2800 or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star health inspection rating place it in the lower tier nationally, while the 4-star quality measure rating indicates that clinical outcomes for residents are tracked at a level above the national average. The staffing rating of 2 stars suggests that nurse and aide staffing levels are somewhat limited relative to what CMS considers adequate for the resident population size. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for this facility, which provides additional detail on specific inspection findings, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measure scores. This data is updated periodically and reflects the most recent survey and reporting cycles available from federal sources.