Nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Santa Monica has 12 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.5 ★
- Well below average for CA · California 3.1
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,070
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Santa Monica, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Post Acute | 49 | None | |
| 2 | Brentwood Health Care Center | 59 | None | |
| 3 | Santa Monica Health Care Center | 59 | None | |
| 4 | Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica | 48 | $8K | |
| 5 | Fireside Health Care Center | 66 | $98K | |
| 6 | Berkley West Healthcare Center | 54 | $101K | |
| 7 | Sunset Park Healthcare | 44 | None | |
| 8 | Ocean Park Healthcare | 41 | $13K | |
| 9 | Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center | 72 | $55K | |
| 10 | Berkley East Healthcare Center | 207 | $58K | |
| 11 | Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center | 144 | $145K | |
| 12 | Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab | 227 | $178K |
Ratings in Santa Monica are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Santa Monica
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Santa Monica, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
