The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER
SANTA MONICA, CA · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with strong quality measures (5/5) but mid-range health inspection and staffing ratings (both 3/5). It reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.26 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and had $97,670 in fines in the last 24 months, with a recent federal penalty and cited issues in medical oversight, resident assessments, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2556 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $97,670recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2556.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.36
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
15%12.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%4.8%Worsening
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
0%0%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.5%8.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.3%8.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%4.3%Worsening
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
—99.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to update each resident’s assessment at least every three months. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 638 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure resident rooms were large enough for each person to have enough personal space. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 912 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $97,670 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $97,670 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 6 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 7, 2024
- $97,670
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NAHS · 12 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.3 residents on an average day (93% of 66 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.