Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Fireside Health Care Center
947 3rd Street · Santa Monica, CA 90403 · 66 certified beds
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About Fireside Health Care Center
Fireside Health Care Center is a nursing home in Santa Monica, California. Its capacity is 66 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Nahs. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 61 citations, the most recent on January 23, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.34 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Santa Monica. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (61)
Records from July 2023 to January 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
March 19, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2025.
March 19, 2025
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2025.
March 1, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.
February 24, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
January 23, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.
December 1, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2024.
December 1, 2024
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2024.
December 1, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $97,670
August 7, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $97,670 against this nursing home on August 7, 2024.
August 7, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 19, 2024, lasting 6 days (triggered by inspection on August 7, 2024).
Staffing
4.34 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Nahs, a chain of 12 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.0 overall, 3.1 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Nahs Southwest INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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