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Fireside Health Care Center

A nursing home in Santa Monica, California 90403

947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, California 90403. (310) 393-7117.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

The last 24 months 43 citations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean7
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L)
CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours
The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials
A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

13 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The California average is 15.7.

Last standard inspection Jan 23, 2026.

Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

43 citations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

43 citations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 56 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 20 came from complaint inspections.

Source:

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Aug 11, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident’s needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Rule F0627. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 28, 2026.

Jan 23, 2026: standard inspection11 citations
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Rule F0582. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

  • Keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Rule F0583. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0638. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 24, 2026.

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

    Rule F0686. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0695. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0697. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0698. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 12, 2026.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 24, 2026.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 24, 2026.

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

    Rule F0912. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

Dec 10, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 24, 2025.

Mar 19, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
  • 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.

    Rule F0585. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 6, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule F0837. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 6, 2025.

Mar 1, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 26, 2025.

Feb 24, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Rule F0755. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Rule F0697. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 6, 2025.

Dec 1, 2024: standard inspection12 citations
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Rule F0644. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Rule F0645. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0684. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0690. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0693. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0695. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0726. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0921. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0940. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

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

    Rule F0912. B: no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 23, 2024.

Nov 25, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • 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.

    Rule F0622. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

Oct 9, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Rule F0755. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 17, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0761. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 17, 2024.

Sep 12, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Rule F0841. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 25, 2024.

Sep 2, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Rule F0623. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 17, 2024.

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

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 17, 2024.

Aug 16, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • 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.

    Rule F0622. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Aug 15, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Rule F0600. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 11, 2024.

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

    Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 11, 2024.

Aug 7, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 22, 2024.

May 6, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs.

    Rule F0660. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 3, 2024.

Dec 15, 2023: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Rule F0883. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 8, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0887. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 8, 2024.

Nov 9, 2023: standard inspection13 citations
  • Honor the resident’s right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Rule F0559. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Rule F0584. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Rule F0657. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0755. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Rule F0758. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Rule F0813. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Rule F0849. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

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

    Rule F0912. B: no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jan 1, 1977.
  • Not on CMS’s special focus list.
  • No abuse icon from CMS.
  • No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
  • CMS lists its ownership as for profit, corporation.
  • 66 certified beds.
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

  • 1 fine in the last three years, $97,670 in all.
  • 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
  • 20 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
Source:

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Fines and payment denials, newest first
DateKindAmount
Aug 7, 2024Medicare payment denialNot given
Aug 7, 2024Fine$97,670

Who does the caring?

4.34 nurse hours per resident per day

The California average is 4.54.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis homeCalifornia average
Nurse hours per resident per day4.344.54
Of which registered nurses0.360.68
At weekends3.954.10
Nursing staff turnover37.9%36.6%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%37.8%
Administrators who left1Not given

Who owns it?

  • Nahs Southwest Inc. owns an unstated share directly since Jun 30, 2018; Nahs Southwest Inc. owns an unstated share directly since Jun 30, 2018.
  • 19 owners or officers are people: Damon Bradley Raskin (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Damon Bradley Raskin (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Mark Walton (corporate officer); Mark Walton (corporate director); Heidi G Alipio (corporate officer); Heidi G Alipio (corporate director); Heidi G Alipio (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Heidi G Alipio (on the governing body (managing control)); Heidi G Alipio (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); James Barlow (corporate director); Timothy J Paulsen (corporate director); Michael J Moore (corporate officer); Michael J Moore (corporate director); James Ellis-Sherinian (corporate director); James Ellis-Sherinian (on the governing body (managing control)); Victor G Lundquist (corporate officer, 0%); Marc Johnson (corporate officer); Marc Johnson (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Ralph Baja (corporate director).
  • Part of Nahs (12 homes in CMS’s data).
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
An organisation CMS lists without a nameAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Jan 1, 2024
NAHS Holding Inc.Owns 5% or more through other companiesJun 30, 2018
An organisation CMS lists without a nameOwns a share through other companiesJun 30, 2018
Nahs Southwest Inc.Owns 5% or more directlyJun 30, 2018
Nahs Southwest Inc.Owns a share directlyJun 30, 2018

How do residents fare?

  • CMS rates its quality measures 5 of 5 (California average 4.2).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
MeasureRating
Overall rating4 of 5
Health inspections3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among the 12 nearest homes, within 2.3 miles, this one had the 6th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (13; the middle value was 12.5).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
  • Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
  • CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
  • Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

    Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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