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Facility profile · CCN 555061

Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica

43 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $8,424.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
43
Total citations
36
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$8,424
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care10 Nutrition & Dietary9 Resident Rights6 Environment & Safety4 Care Planning4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F9123 F8122 F8512 F7612 F6892

Citation history

43 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 29, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Dec 29, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 29, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
Dec 29, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
Dec 29, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EStandard
Dec 29, 2024F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FStandard
Dec 29, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Dec 29, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 29, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Dec 29, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard
Dec 29, 2024F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 29, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
Dec 29, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Dec 29, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F688Provide 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.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard
Dec 29, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Dec 29, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Dec 7, 2023F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EStandard
Dec 7, 2023F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FStandard
Dec 7, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 7, 2023F811Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 7, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 7, 2023F727Have 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.EStandard
Dec 7, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 7, 2023F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Dec 7, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Dec 7, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Dec 7, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
May 5, 2023F743Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.DComplaint
May 5, 2023F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint
May 5, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 7, 2021F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard
Apr 7, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 7, 2021F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Apr 7, 2021F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Apr 7, 2021F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Apr 7, 2021F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 7, 2021F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $8,424 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 29, 2024Fine$8,424—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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