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Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

1330 17TH Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Los Angeles County

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2.0CMS overall rating(310) 829-5411Visit website ↗
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Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 86% full (62 of 72 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Monica

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, CA, with 72 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.50 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $55,450 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.37 hrs/resident/day)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • 16 deficiencies at last survey
  • $55,450 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
72
Avg. residents/day
62
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Part of a chain
Aspen Skilled Healthcare
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
055155

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

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Level of careMonthly costSource
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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.37
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.50
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
40.8%
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)
16
Federal fines
1 ($55,450)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2025-03-20
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (57 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2025-12-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-12-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

2025-11-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-11-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality 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.

2025-11-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-09-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

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.

DateTypeAmount
2024-03-15Fine$55,450
2024-03-15Payment denial

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Library

Location

1330 17TH Street, Santa Monica, CA

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

How much does Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center cost?

Ocean Pointe 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 Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center?

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center has 57 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 86% full (62 of 72 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center offer?

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 72 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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