Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp
Scout 100Torrance, CA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Torrance's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
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Berkley West Healthcare Center
1623 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Los Angeles County
We are professionals offering highly rated skilled nursing in Santa Monica, CA. We provide the care you deserve.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Monica
Berkley West Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, CA, with 54 certified beds and an average of about 39 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.82 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $101,046 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.07 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •$101,046 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Santa Monica, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 54
- Avg. residents/day
- 39
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055136
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
- 5.07
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.82
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.4%
- 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)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 1 ($101,046)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (70 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-22 | Fine | $101,046 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Library
Location
1623 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Berkley West Healthcare Center
How much does Berkley West Healthcare Center cost?
Berkley West Healthcare Center 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 Berkley West Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Berkley West Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Berkley West Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Berkley West Healthcare Center?
Berkley West Healthcare Center has 70 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Berkley West Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Berkley West Healthcare Center offer?
Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 54 beds.
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