Nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA
Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Monica, part of the Los Angeles area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Santa Monica, California, have access to 12 nursing home facilities located across the 90401, 90403, 90404, and 90405 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Los Angeles County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Only one local center currently holds a 5-star rating; Pacific Post Acute, operated by David Johnson, represents the highest-rated option for families seeking quality skilled nursing care in the area.
Rating distribution
avg 2.6★ · 12 homesProvider mix in Santa Monica
7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE3 homes
- MARINER HEALTH CARE2 homes
- NAHS2 homes
- ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH2 homes
- PACS GROUP1 home
- DAVID JOHNSON1 home
- IL & JOAN LEE1 home
What to look for in Santa Monica
- 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 10 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Santa Monica
- 1PACIFIC POST ACUTE5.0DAVID JOHNSON · Small
- 2FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER4.0NAHS · Medium
- 3BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER3.0ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 4SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER3.0MARINER HEALTH CARE · Medium
- 5BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER3.0NAHS · Medium
- 6GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA3.0IL & JOAN LEE · Small
- 7OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER2.0ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 8SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE2.0ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · Small
- 9BERKLEY EAST HEALTHCARE CENTER2.0ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Large
- 10OCEAN PARK HEALTHCARE2.0ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · Small
All homes in Santa Monica
| PACIFIC POST ACUTE DAVID JOHNSON · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER NAHS · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER MARINER HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER NAHS · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA IL & JOAN LEE · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · Small · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| BERKLEY EAST HEALTHCARE CENTER ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| OCEAN PARK HEALTHCARE ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · Small · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER MARINER HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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