GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA
1131 ARIZONA AVE., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA Compares
GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA is a 48-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Monica, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Santa Monica, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.5% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (50% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (34% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 10.9% — better than the California average of 23.1% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA with other nursing homes in Santa Monica.
How is GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA's rating advantage in Santa Monica?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 12 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Santa Monica
Santa Monica sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Santa Monica.
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