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Facility profile · CCN 555808

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

167 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 10 federal enforcement actions totaling $144,692.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
167
Total citations
135
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
10
Federal penalties
$144,692
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care38 Resident Rights31 Care Planning26 Abuse & Neglect19 Nursing & Physician Services13

Most common F-tags at this facility

F68910 F8808 F6098 F6567 F7267

Citation history

167 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 15, 2026F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Jan 5, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 9, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Sep 11, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Sep 4, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Aug 23, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Aug 23, 2025F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint
Aug 21, 2025F620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.DComplaint
Jul 31, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jul 23, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 22, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Jun 26, 2025F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.EComplaint
Jun 26, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
May 8, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.EComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.EComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Apr 14, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 8, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 4, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 4, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 4, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Apr 4, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Apr 2, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Feb 28, 2025F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 27, 2025F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Feb 6, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Feb 6, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Feb 6, 2025F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.EStandard
Feb 6, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Feb 6, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EStandard
Feb 6, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Feb 6, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Feb 6, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Feb 6, 2025F688Provide 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
Feb 6, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 6, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Feb 6, 2025F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Feb 6, 2025F578Honor 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.EStandard
Feb 6, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Jan 13, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Nov 26, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DComplaint
Nov 26, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Nov 26, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Sep 25, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint
Apr 12, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F761Ensure 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.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F578Honor 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.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Jan 16, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 10 enforcement actions against this facility, including 8 civil money penalties totaling $144,692 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 93 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Feb 6, 2025Payment Denial—Mar 28, 2025 · 33 days
Feb 6, 2025Fine$77,418—
Jan 8, 2024Fine$27,067—
Jan 8, 2024Payment Denial—Feb 2, 2024 · 60 days
Jul 17, 2023Fine$13,635—
Jun 26, 2023Fine$4,545—
Jun 20, 2023Fine$4,545—
Jun 12, 2023Fine$4,196—
Jun 5, 2023Fine$3,846—
May 15, 2023Fine$9,440—
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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