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Santa Monica Health Care Center

1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404

(310) 829-4301

59 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1320 20th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

State license

197608867

CMS facility ID

055540

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Santa Monica Health Care Center

Street address

1320 20TH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone

(310) 829-4301

State license #

197608867

About this facility — Santa Monica Health Care Center

Santa Monica Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, California. It is licensed for 59 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Santa Monica Health Care Center 60 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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 August 31, 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

Mariner Health Care

Ownership type

For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Gc Holding Company 2 Llc

Direct owner · Partner — 99% stake — since 2015

Grancare Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Grunstein, Emily

Indirect owner — since 2019

Mariner Health Care, Inc.

Indirect owner — since 2015

Mhc Holding Company

Indirect owner — since 2015

Mhc West Holding Company

Indirect owner — since 2015

National Senior Care, Inc.

Indirect owner — since 2015

Santa Monica Holding Company Gp Llc

Partner — since 2015

Sarcauga, Dennis

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Torres, Belinda

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

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

Licensed / certified since

1970-04-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-04-13

Nurse staffing

4.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$591 per day (≈ $17,970/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

53% Medicaid · 36% Medicare · 11% private/other

Occupancy

87% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

15% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Licensed as

RCFE

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 2026-08-31. 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 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

2026-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0553

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2026-02-13

15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (58 citations)

2025-12-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0740

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2026-01-25

2025-09-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-09-21

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-09-21

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-21

2025-05-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0678

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2025-06-28

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-06-28

2025-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-05-20

2025-04-13Health inspection6 citations

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-02

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-02

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 2025-05-02

F-0758

E · 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 2025-05-02

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 2025-05-02

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-02

2024-03-29Health inspection8 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0557

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0574

E · No harm found

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0697

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-22

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-04-22

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 2024-04-22

2024-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0657

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

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 2024-04-18

2024-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

2023-12-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-01-27

2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-11-17

2023-09-12Health 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 2023-10-12

2023-06-08Health inspection9 citations

F-0578

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-07-08

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 2023-07-08

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-08

F-0755

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-08

F-0758

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-07-08

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2023-07-08

F-0812

D · 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 2023-07-08

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-08

F-0919

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-08

2025-04-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-05-08

2024-03-29Fire-safety inspection4 citations

E-0031

C · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-04-26

E-0041

C · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-04-26

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-04-26

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-26

2023-06-08Fire-safety inspection16 citations

E-0030

C · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0111

F · No harm found

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0211

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-07-13

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 2023-07-13

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0352

F · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-13

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-07-13

Federal penalties

2023-12-28Medicare payment denial — 3 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 055540.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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