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Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 451-4800 Compare Map

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How full is this provider?

We separate historical occupancy, licensed or reported capacity, and openings that are confirmed today. These are different facts.

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Historical census / certified bedsNot publicly reportedNo facility-level report confirmed yet
Medicare-certified beds48 medicare-certified bedsUnknown does not mean zero or vacant
Current openings / admissionsNot verifiedAsk about openings, appropriate level of care, fees and any waitlist.

Occupancy alone is not a quality rating. An empty bed may be unstaffed or unsuitable for a particular resident. For agencies that deliver care at home, conventional bed occupancy does not apply.

How we verify this information
Overall3★★★☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing—Not rated
Quality5★★★★★
Federal fines$8,4241 fine

Inspection citations

48 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Routine
Feb 25, 2026 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 E · potential Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Complaint
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Dec 29, 2024 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 E · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 F · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 E · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 F · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 F · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 F · potential Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 E · potential Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 29, 2024 D · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 E · potential Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 F · potential Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Routine
Dec 7, 2023 E · potential Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica
1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 · (310) 451-4800

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555061
Certified beds
48
Part of
Il & Joan Lee

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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