The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BERKLEY EAST HEALTHCARE CENTER
SANTA MONICA, CA · Medicare-certified · 207 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Berkley East Healthcare Center in Santa Monica has an overall 2-star rating. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, staffing is 3 stars, quality measures are 5 stars, reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark at 4.80 hours per resident per day, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7996 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7996.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.71
- Weekend nursing
- 4.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%11.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.7%6.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.1%2.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.5%13.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.3%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.7%3.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.5%6.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%99.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,770 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $58,205 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 2 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 6, 2024
- $42,770
Federal fine
Jun 6, 2024
- $15,435
Federal fine
Jan 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2019
Now operated by Berkley East Healthcare Center, previously Berkley East Convalescent Hospital.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 123.9 residents on an average day (60% of 207 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.