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 22 of 22 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  4. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  9. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than 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 E.

    Health citation F-0912, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (January 27, 2025).

  12. 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 December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

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.