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Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

1338 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 255-2800 Compare Map
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Federal fines$143,1643 fines

Inspection citations

177 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 31, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Complaint
Aug 31, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 31, 2026 E · potential Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Complaint
Jul 30, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Jul 30, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Jul 30, 2026 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Complaint
Jul 30, 2026 D · 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. Complaint
Jul 22, 2026 D · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Complaint
Jul 16, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Jul 16, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
Jul 3, 2026 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Jul 3, 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. Complaint
Jun 30, 2026 D · 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. Complaint
Jun 24, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Jun 24, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Jun 17, 2026 D · 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. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 22, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
May 22, 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
May 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
May 22, 2026 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
May 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
May 22, 2026 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
May 22, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
May 22, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Routine
May 22, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
May 21, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Mar 24, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Mar 24, 2026 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Complaint
Mar 24, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 24, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Mar 11, 2026 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. Complaint
Mar 11, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 25, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Feb 17, 2026 E · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Jan 15, 2026 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Complaint
Jan 6, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jan 5, 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. Complaint
Dec 11, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Dec 11, 2025 D · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Complaint
Dec 9, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Sep 16, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Sep 11, 2025 E · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Complaint
Sep 4, 2025 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Aug 23, 2025 D · potential Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Complaint
Aug 23, 2025 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Complaint
Aug 21, 2025 D · potential Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Complaint
Jul 31, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jul 23, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jul 22, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
Jun 26, 2025 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. Complaint
Jun 26, 2025 E · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Complaint
Jun 16, 2025 E · potential Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Complaint
Jun 16, 2025 E · potential Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Complaint
May 8, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Complaint
Apr 14, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Apr 8, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Apr 4, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Apr 4, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Apr 4, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Apr 4, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 2, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Complaint
Mar 18, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Mar 18, 2025 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Complaint
Mar 18, 2025 D · potential Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Complaint
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Complaint
Feb 27, 2025 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Feb 27, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Feb 6, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 D · 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 6, 2025 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
Feb 6, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 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
Feb 6, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 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. Complaint
Feb 6, 2025 E · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 6, 2025 F · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 6, 2025 E · potential Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Routine
Jan 13, 2025 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Complaint
Dec 4, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Nov 26, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Nov 26, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Nov 26, 2024 D · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Complaint
Nov 5, 2024 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Nov 5, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Sep 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Aug 8, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Aug 8, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jul 1, 2024 D · potential Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Complaint
Jul 1, 2024 E · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Apr 12, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Apr 11, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Apr 11, 2024 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
Apr 11, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Mar 19, 2024 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. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Mar 4, 2024 E · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Feb 27, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 E · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 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. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 F · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 F · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Complaint
Jan 25, 2024 D · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Complaint
Jan 16, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Jan 10, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 F · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 J · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 J · harm Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 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. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 K · harm Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Jan 8, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 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. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · 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. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Nov 7, 2023 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Nov 1, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Oct 31, 2023 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Oct 16, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint

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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Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555808
Certified beds
144
Legal owner
1338 20th Street LLC

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

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