ElderGrade
C

69.2/100

Average

Ocean Park Healthcare

2828 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

CMS 2/5 stars #115 of 369 in Los Angeles County (310) 450-7694
Certified beds
41
Occupancy
93%
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.

  • $12,735 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

18.2/30

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
  • -7.8 for 39 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.24 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

  • 3 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.

  • $12,735 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 4.33 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.24 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.00 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 58 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 27, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 27, 2026 F0777 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 21, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 21, 2026 F0692 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 4, 2025 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 May 4, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 4, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 4, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH, which operates 18 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ABE AND RACHEL BAK FAMILY TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BAK, ABRAHAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEHMANN, KENNETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MONTAG, MEMPHIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ABAK CONSULTING LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MGAZ CONSULTING LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BAK, ABRAHAM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GEWIRTZ, CHONOCH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LEHMANN, KENNETH Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Ocean Park Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Ocean Park Healthcare? +

Ocean Park Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of C (69.2 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 Ocean Park Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 4.33 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ocean Park Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 58 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 Ocean Park Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ocean Park Healthcare 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.