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PACIFIC POST ACUTE

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PACIFIC POST ACUTE is a for profit - limited liability company facility in SANTA MONICA, CA with 49 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file.

1323 17TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Phone: 3104535456

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555054
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
49
Residents
41
In Hospital
No
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.31
CNA Hours
2.71
Total Nursing Hours
4.42 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.16
Nursing Turnover
34.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About PACIFIC POST ACUTE

PACIFIC POST ACUTE operates 49 certified beds in SANTA MONICA, CA with approximately 41 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.39 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, PACIFIC POST ACUTE falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 18, 2025 Tag: 0626

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 3, 2024 Tag: 0745

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 3, 2024 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 3, 2024 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2024 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0887

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.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0729

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2023 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 24, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2023

B — Pattern - No harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0887

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.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2021 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 22.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 5.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for PACIFIC POST ACUTE?
PACIFIC POST ACUTE has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at PACIFIC POST ACUTE?
PACIFIC POST ACUTE reports 4.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.6%.
How many beds does PACIFIC POST ACUTE have?
PACIFIC POST ACUTE has 49 certified beds with approximately 41 residents. The facility is located at 1323 17TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404.
Does PACIFIC POST ACUTE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, PACIFIC POST ACUTE has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has PACIFIC POST ACUTE received any fines or penalties?
No, PACIFIC POST ACUTE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns PACIFIC POST ACUTE?
PACIFIC POST ACUTE is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was PACIFIC POST ACUTE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for PACIFIC POST ACUTE was on Jan 23, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for PACIFIC POST ACUTE?
PACIFIC POST ACUTE is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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