Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

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1131 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Los Angeles County

(310) 451-4800

All 12 nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA (10 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 48 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 555061 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS overall rating

★★★☆☆ 3 out of 5 stars · Oct 2026

2/5 Inspections

—Staffing

5/5 Quality

5/5Short-stay (rehab) quality

4/5Long-stay quality

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Quick facts

Certified beds: 48
Residents per day: 43
Ownership: For profit
Nurse hours per resident a day: —
Last inspection: Feb 25, 2026
Citations, 3 years: 48
Fines, 3 years: $8,424

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the California average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 48 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $8,424 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing care per resident per day — hours Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.

Registered nurse hours — per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.

Weekend nursing care — hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.

Nursing staff turnover — Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.

Registered nurse turnover — Share of registered nurses who left over a year.

Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds48

Residents per day 43 About 90% of beds filled, on average

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid

Certified sinceMarch 1977

Part of a chainIl & Joan Lee

Legal business nameGOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA

Paying for care at Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica: Medicare and Medicaid

Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 25, 2026 and found 16 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 48 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 48 citations at Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica across 3 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 29, 2024. The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (11) and resident rights (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, December 29, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

February 25, 2026 · 16 citations

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

DEducate 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)

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

Potential for minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 · No revisit needed

December 29, 2024 · 21 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0802 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 · Waiver has been granted (Jan 27, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DProvide 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

December 7, 2023 · 11 citations

FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

EHave 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 · Waiver has been granted (Jan 9, 2024)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 29, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 29, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,424 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount or length
Dec 29, 2024	Fine	$8,424

Rating history

CMS month	Overall	Inspection	Staffing	Quality
October 2026	3/5	2/5	—	5/5
August 2026	2/5	2/5	1/5	5/5

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Hospitals near Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

0.3 mi
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica
Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
Median ER visit 3h 44m for patients treated and sent home
0.8 mi
Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica
Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
Median ER visit 3h 5m for patients treated and sent home
2.9 mi
VA Greater los Angeles Healthcare System Los Angeles
Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
Median ER visit 2h 1m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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