All citations for Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.
Health citation F-0912, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No follow-up visit needed.

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.