SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE
2250 29TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE Compares
SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Monica, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (40.4%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 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 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.4% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (233% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (116% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the California average of 4.3% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the California average of 22.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Santa Monica.
How is SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE 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 SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 40.4% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE lag behind other Santa Monica options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 12 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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