SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER
1338 20TH STREET
SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Phone: 3102552800
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Santa Monica average: 1.6 star lower (2.6), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 144 |
| Average residents per day | 138.6 |
| Occupancy | 96% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2004-06-29 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555808 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 53 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.03 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.02 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $143,164 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER have?
CMS certifies 144 beds; the facility reports an average of 138.6 residents per day (about 96% occupancy).
Does SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $143,164 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.