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Scout 100Torrance, CA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
1340 15TH Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Los Angeles County
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab is a Medicare-certified short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Santa Monica, California.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (208 of 227 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, CA, with 227 certified beds and an average of about 208 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 22 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $177,718 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.76 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •22 deficiencies at last survey
- •$177,718 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Santa Monica options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 227
- Avg. residents/day
- 208
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 056334
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.76
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.52
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 22
- Federal fines
- 2 ($177,718)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (119 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-07-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-07-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-07-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-07-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
2025-07-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2025-06-27Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Fine | $59,846 |
| 2024-06-28 | Fine | $117,872 |
| 2024-06-28 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1340 15TH Street, Santa Monica, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
How much does Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab cost?
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Monica, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab?
Staff provide about 4.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab?
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab has 119 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab have availability?
Typically 92% full (208 of 227 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab offer?
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab in Santa Monica, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 227 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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