SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER
1338 20TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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How SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER is a 144-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Monica, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 144 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 9.3% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the California average of 1.6% (46% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the California average of 4.5% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.3% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (35% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Santa Monica.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.3% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 144 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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