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Fireside Health Care Center

947 3RD STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90403

(310) 393-7117

66 licensed beds

CMS rates Fireside Health Care Center 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 76 citations across 21 inspections in the last three years, with $97,670 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

555039

Care type

Nursing home

County

Los Angeles

Facility name

Fireside Health Care Center

Street address

947 3RD STREET

City / state / ZIP

Santa Monica, CA 90403

Phone

(310) 393-7117

About this facility — Fireside Health Care Center

Fireside Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, California. It is licensed for 66 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 24 senior care facilities in Santa Monica and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Nahs, a group of 12 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Fireside Health Care Center 76 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $97,670 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Nahs

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Alipio, Heidi

Governing body · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Baja, Ralph

Director — since 2023

Barlow, James

Director — since 2018

Ellis-sherinian, James

Governing body · Director — since 2020

Johnson, Marc

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Lundquist, Victor

Officer — since 2018

Moore, Michael

Director · Officer — since 2022

Nahs Holding Inc

Indirect owner — since 2018

Nahs Southwest Inc

Direct owner — since 2018

Paulsen, Timothy

Director — since 2018

Raskin, Damon

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Walton, Mark

Director · Officer — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

8 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1977-01-01

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$97,670 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-23

Nurse staffing

4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$609 per day (≈ $18,510/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

38% Medicaid · 23% Medicare · 39% private/other

Occupancy

89% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

18% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-08-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-08-28

2026-01-23Health inspection11 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0638

E · No harm found

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-24

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0697

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0698

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2026-02-24

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-24

F-0912

E · No harm found

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

19 earlier / fire-safety inspections (64 citations)

2025-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-12-24

2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0585

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-04-06

F-0837

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-06

2025-03-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-03-26

2025-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-03-14

2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0697

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-02-06

2024-12-01Health inspection12 citations

F-0644

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0684

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0690

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0695

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0726

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0912

B · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0921

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

F-0940

D · No harm found

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-12-23

2024-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0622

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-12-10

2024-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0755

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

F-0761

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-10-17

2024-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0841

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Corrected 2024-09-25

2024-09-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0623

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-09-17

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-09-17

2024-08-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0622

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-09-05

2024-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-09-11

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-09-11

2024-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

2024-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0660

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2024-06-03

2023-12-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0883

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-01-08

F-0887

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-01-08

2023-11-09Health inspection13 citations

F-0559

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0755

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0813

E · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0849

D · No harm found

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0912

B · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-07

2026-01-23Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-02-02

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-02-05

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-02-04

2024-12-01Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-12-20

2023-11-09Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0037

C · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-01

E-0039

C · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-01

E-0041

C · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0200

E · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-12-01

Federal penalties

2024-08-07Fine$97,670

2024-08-07Medicare payment denial — 6 days

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555039.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 65% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 65

Federal fines, 3 years

$97,670

More than 92% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.3

Higher than 55% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

38%

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 13 and worse on 1. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	1.4%	10.2%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	0.6%	4.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	6.4%	7.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	1.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	98.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	1.4%	8.9%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	6.1%	13.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	97.9%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.6%	4.3%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	4.3%	9.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	9.6%	12.3%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.99	2.21	1.81	Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.95	1.50	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	94.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.8%	93.1%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.6%	22.6%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.7%	11.1%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0912 3 inspections. Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

What its owners also hold

Nahs Holding Inc has an ownership stake on file at 10 nursing homes, averaging 4.2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital At Ucla, about 4.3 miles.
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Serenity Care Health, Santa Monica, about 0.3 miles. 28 state visits on record.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens, Santa Monica, about 0.3 miles. 20 state visits on record.
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Beachwood Post-acute & Rehab, Santa Monica, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
The Ivy Home, Santa Monica, about 0.7 miles. 4 state visits on record.

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