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BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SANTA MONICA, California)

1321 FRANKLIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, California 90404

Phone: 3108285596

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
57.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Los Angeles
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.490.68-0.19
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.284.54+0.74
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover38.4%36.6%-

Health Citation History

42 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-20Administration DeficienciesHelp the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-04Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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