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HomeCaliforniaFireside Health Care Center

Fireside Health Care Center

947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 904033103937117WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(90 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
66
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $97,670

How Fireside Health Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.26 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.34 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
34.3%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.26 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
36
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 24 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Fireside Health Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Monica, California with 66 certified beds. It has been operating since 1977. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
61.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1977
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
93.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (61)

F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Potential for Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish 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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0940Potential for Harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Dec 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Nov 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 31 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$97,670
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2024
$97,670
Payment DenialAug 7, 2024
6 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.26 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.81 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NAHS SOUTHWEST INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2018
NAHS HOLDING INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2018
ALIPIO, HEIDIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
ELLIS-SHERINIAN, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
ALIPIO, HEIDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
BAJA, RALPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
BARLOW, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2018
ELLIS-SHERINIAN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
MOORE, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2022
PAULSEN, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2018
WALTON, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2018
ALIPIO, HEIDICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
JOHNSON, MARCCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 20, 2022
LUNDQUIST, VICTORCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 21, 2018
MOORE, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2022
WALTON, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 29, 2018
ALIPIO, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
RASKIN, DAMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
ALIPIO, HEIDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
JOHNSON, MARCADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 20, 2022
RASKIN, DAMONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 27, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fireside Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Fireside Health Care Center
Santa Monica, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $97,670
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,424
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Santa Monica, CA3,168 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $177,718
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,450
Berkley West Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $101,046
Pacific Post Acute
Santa Monica, CA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
Santa Monica, CA1.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $156,799
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fireside Health Care Center
Santa Monica, CA · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$97,670
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
3,168 ft2/52/51/5$8,424
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Santa Monica, CA
3,168 ft1/51/53/5$177,718
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA
1.2 mi2/52/54/5$55,450
Berkley West Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA
1.2 mi3/52/54/5$101,046
Pacific Post Acute
Santa Monica, CA
1.2 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
Santa Monica, CA
1.3 mi1/51/52/5$156,799

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fireside Health Care Center?▾
Fireside Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Fireside Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fireside Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fireside Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Fireside Health Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 23, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $97,670.
What are the staffing levels at Fireside Health Care Center?▾
Fireside Health Care Center provides 4.26 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.36 LPN hours, and 2.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.3%.
How many beds does Fireside Health Care Center have?▾
Fireside Health Care Center has 66 certified beds with an average of 61.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Nahs chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Fireside Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Santa Monica. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fireside Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Fireside Health Care Center has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 90 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Nahs

This chain operates 12 facilities. View all →