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Good Shepherd Health Care

1131 Arizona Ave.

3.9(12 ratings)· Santa Monica average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
48
Medicare rating
3 of 5

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Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
48

What Families Think

Good Shepherd Health Care is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Santa Monica, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 12 Google reviews. Most reviewers praise the staff, food, activities, and ease of the admissions process, though one reviewer raised serious concerns about management and care practices.

The Good

  • Staff described as top notch and dedicated
  • Good food quality noted by reviewers
  • Engaging activities and activity staff praised
  • Smooth, quick admissions process
  • Individualized attention for residents with dementia

The Bad

  • One report of poor management and lack of teamwork
  • One report of CNAs skipping gait belts without oversight

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Shepherd Health Care is a senior living community in Santa Monica, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

About Good Shepherd Health Care

Good Shepherd Health Care is a 48-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Santa Monica, California, serving residents who require ongoing medical support and assistance with daily living.

Family experiences at Good Shepherd vary notably. Multiple families praise the nursing and care staff, citing patience and attentiveness to individual residents' needs, including those with dementia. The facility's management, food quality, and activities program receive positive mention in several reviews. One family noted staff members demonstrate "patience and dedication to their clients" and "individual concern for each and every one." However, one family reported concerns about consistency in safety protocols and teamwork among staff, suggesting variability in care standards.

The facility holds a 3.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 12 reviews, reflecting mixed but generally positive sentiment. Prospective families may want to discuss specific care protocols and staffing practices during a tour.

Types of Care at Good Shepherd Health Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Shepherd Health Care

3.9overall · 12 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (12)

Milagros Mercado

Dec 2025

via Google

Staff members from top to bottom are truly top notch. Patience and dedication to their clients are demonstrated in the work they do. I love this place for their individual concern for each and every one of their clients. My brother has dementia and is well taken care of.

Tiffani Jones

Mar 2025

via Google

Wonderful facility new management is excellent, nursing and staff is top notch! Food is very good activities and activity staff is excellent! Definitely recommend this facility to all!

Lynn ines

Mar 2022

via Google

The management was easy to talk with . They were very quick with the admission process and extremely helpful in answering all my questions

yozzeph aragon

Mar 2022

via Google

Beautiful place to live 100 % recomend it

mr bob

Dec 2017

via Google

The management is the worse I have ever dealt with. No team work at this nursing home. CNA's do not use gait belts unless the state shows up. I do not recommend this facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Shepherd Health Care offer?

Good Shepherd Health Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Shepherd Health Care located?

Good Shepherd Health Care is located at 1131 Arizona Ave. in Santa Monica, California.

What do families say about Good Shepherd Health Care?

Good Shepherd Health Care is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Santa Monica, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 12 Google reviews. Most reviewers praise the staff, food, activities, and ease of the admissions process, though one reviewer raised serious concerns about management and care practices.

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