The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE
SANTA MONICA, CA · Medicare-certified · 44 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE (Santa Monica, CA) has an overall 2-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It reports 4.63 nurse staffing hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines over the last 24 months; recent citations included accident hazards/supervision, care planning, and access to vision and hearing services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6272 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6272.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.32
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.89
- Weekend nursing
- 4.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
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
47.8%31.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.5%11.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.8%7.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%12.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—16.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%5.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.8%3.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
24.2%17.9%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
—89.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.8%82.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents had routine and emergency dental care available when needed. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 790 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2021
Now operated by Sunset Park Healthcare, previously Santa Monica Convalescent Center Ii.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · 18 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 41.8 residents on an average day (95% of 44 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- 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.