All citations for Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

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.

Back to Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

Last standard health inspection on record

May 22, 2026

Showing 51 to 75 of 197 citations

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

  3. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  8. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0925, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).

  16. 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 January 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

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

    Health citation F-0729, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

  18. 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 July 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2026).

  19. 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 July 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2026).

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

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2026).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2026).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2026).

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 2026).

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.