ElderGrade
C

61.5/100

Average

Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica

1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

CMS 2/5 stars #194 of 369 in Los Angeles County (310) 451-4800
Certified beds
48
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,424 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 48 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,424 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 48 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Feb 25, 2026 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 25, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 25, 2026 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of IL & JOAN LEE, which operates 4 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LEE, JOAN Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LEE, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JPH CONSULTING INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOSSAIN, SYED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MORRIS, MONICA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA Organization ADP OF THE SNF
JPH CONSULTING INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HOSSAIN, SYED Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MORRIS, MONICA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica

What is the ElderGrade for Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica? +

Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica holds an ElderGrade of C (61.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 48 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.