The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
SANTA MONICA, CA · Medicare-certified · 54 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica has an overall 3-star rating, with stronger staffing (4 stars, 4.70 hours per resident day above the 4.1 federal benchmark) and quality measures (5 stars) but weaker health inspection results (2 stars). It also has a recent federal penalty and $101,046 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6984 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $101,046recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6984.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.52
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 4.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
—8.9%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—0%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—19.3%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—13%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%1.1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—24.2%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—18.2%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time they wanted. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 563 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
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 fine of $101,046 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $101,046 in total fines.
- $101,046
Federal fine
Dec 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2019
Now operated by Berkley West Healthcare Center, previously Berkley West Convalescent Hospital.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.9 residents on an average day (81% of 54 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.