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Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica is a nursing home in Santa Monica, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on February 25, 2026

    16 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

      CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2023.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on February 25, 2026

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 29, 2024 from $8,278 to $8,424.

  6. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 29, 2024 from $12,735 to $8,278.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  11. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. Health inspection on December 29, 2024

    21 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    256 of 1,165 California homes (22%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $8,424 on December 29, 2024.

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    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0851 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on December 29, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

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  15. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  18. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GOOD SHEPHERD HLTH CARE CTR OF SANTA MONICA.

  20. Health inspection on December 7, 2023

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0811. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on December 7, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(310) 451-4800
Last standard health inspection
February 25, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
48
Residents per day, on average
43.3
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica
Chain
Il & Joan Lee
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (48 vs 50).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • MORRIS, MONICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023

Questions

When was Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica last inspected?

CMS lists February 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica have?

CMS lists 48 health citations since December 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,424 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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