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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

Santa Monica, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
(310) 829-5411

About Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center brings together compassionate clinical care and personalized rehabilitation in Santa Monica, California. Our skilled nursing team focuses on recovery and wellness, supporting patients through every stage of healing with evidence-based treatments and attentive support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

72 residents

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1330 17TH STREET, Santa Monica, California 90404

(310) 829-5411

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 34 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the California average.

Medicare fined Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center once in the last three years, $55,450 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 34 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the California average
Nursing staff who left in the past year32%Below the California average

Inspections

52 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 16 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026

March 24, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026
December 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 28, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 28, 2026
November 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
  • Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
November 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 13, 2025
September 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 30, 2025
March 20, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 5, 2025
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 12, 2025
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 12, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 11, 2025
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 18, 2025
January 24, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025
June 24, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 24, 2024
March 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 12, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 12, 2024
November 28, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 14, 2023

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $55,450 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • March 15, 2024Fine: $55,450
  • March 15, 2024Payment denial, 5 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Asms, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
72
Average residents per day
66
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
June 1, 1979
Part of a chain
Aspen Skilled Healthcare, 35 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
055155

Location

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1330 17TH STREETSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Questions about Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

How did Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 5, 2026 and cited 24 health deficiencies, 8 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 34 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 32% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center once in the last three years, totaling $55,450.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Santa Monica Skilled Nursing in California Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026