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Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

1338 20th Street

3.8(52 ratings)· Santa Monica average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
144
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
144
Therapy services
On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
Oversight
Two unannounced quality reviews each year
Unit features
Some rooms include kitchenettes and patios

What Families Think

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Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility with a 3.9 Google rating from 49 reviewers, though no written reviews were provided to detail specific experiences. The facility emphasizes therapy services and daily comfort amenities for patients recovering or receiving long-term care.

What reviewers praise

  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Private bathrooms with walk-in showers in rooms
  • Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services included
  • Twice-yearly unannounced state quality reviews
  • Sunlit patio with shaded seating areas

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No written reviews provided to verify care quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Santa Monica, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

About Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Santa Monica, California. The center provides comprehensive rehabilitative services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy designed to support patients in their recovery and help them achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The facility offers a range of therapies and support services tailored to individual patient needs. Staff members include healthcare professionals dedicated to promoting recovery, enhancing mobility, and improving quality of life. The center undergoes two unannounced quality enhancement reviews annually and welcomes state oversight and regulation.

Dining at Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center features meals prepared by a dedicated culinary team, with a diverse menu accommodating various preferences and dietary needs. Patients can enjoy meals in an inviting dining area designed for comfort and social interaction. The facility also provides housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services to support patient recovery.

The community features spacious accommodations with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, washers and dryers, and emergency alert systems. Kitchenettes and patio or balcony access are available in some units. Residents have access to a sunlit patio with comfortable furnishings, shaded areas, and lush greenery for relaxation and socializing.

Recreation and social engagement are integrated into daily life through a full calendar of activities including crafts, games, music, and religious programs that encourage residents to connect with one another.

Types of Care at Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

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Reviews of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

3.8overall · 52 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (52)

super Duper

Sep 2026

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Had sent my mom here after she needed physical therapy and the therapist did a great job and the nurses kept her happy while she stayed here

Dylan Hartmark

Aug 2026

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Great price for care they provide. Took great care of my dad while he was getting physical therapy

seletheia maddies

Aug 2026

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Roaches everywhere, nurses act like they don’t care about the patients, dirty curtains, and smells really horrible

Gabby S

Jul 2026

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Recently my dad has been very happy and its due to this place. Great faculty and physical therapy make everything easy and enjoyable

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Government Inspection History

57 inspection visits in the last three years, 208 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Mar 24, 2026Health Complaint4 citations
  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026

Mar 11, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2026

Feb 25, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 20, 2026

Feb 17, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 4, 2026

Jan 15, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2026

Jan 6, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

Jan 5, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 26, 2026

Dec 11, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2026

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2026

Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 27, 2025

Sep 16, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 13, 2025

Sep 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 12, 2025

Sep 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 3, 2025

Aug 23, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025

Aug 21, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025

Jul 31, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

Jul 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 19, 2025

Jul 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

Jun 26, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

Jun 16, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2025

May 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 23, 2025

May 1, 2025Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 20, 2025

Apr 24, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

Apr 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025

Showing the 24 most recent of 57 inspection visits.

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center offer?

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center located?

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is located at 1338 20th Street in Santa Monica, California.

What do families say about Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center?

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center carries a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 52 Google reviews. Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility with a 3.9 Google rating from 49 reviewers, though no written reviews were provided to detail specific experiences. The facility emphasizes therapy services and daily comfort amenities for patients recovering or receiving long-term care. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center had 57 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 208 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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