The Best Nursing Homes in
Santa Monica, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Santa Monica ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
27
Total Beds
1,766
Avg Star Rating
2.4
Safety Warnings
1
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Santa Monica, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Santa Monica, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Santa Monica, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Santa Monica, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Santa Monica, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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WELBROOK SENIOR LIVING SANTA MONICA
Berkley West Healthcare Center
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Pacific Post Acute
Ocean Park Healthcare
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22 MoreOcean Pointe Healthcare Center
Brentwood Health Care Center
Berkley East Healthcare Center
INDALO HOMES
A CARING TOUCH BOARD AND CARE II
A CARING TOUCH BOARD AND CARE III
BENTLEY SUITES
BROOKDALE OCEAN HOUSE
BROOKDALE SANTA MONICA GARDENS
DEWEY HOME INC.
IVY HOME, THE
IVY PARK AT SANTA MONICA
Sunset Park Healthcare
Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica Health Care Center
Fireside Health Care Center
SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 1
SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 2
SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 3
SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 4
SAVANT OF SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
Common Questions about
Care in Santa Monica
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Santa Monica?
According to our data-driven quality matching, WELBROOK SENIOR LIVING SANTA MONICA is the top-ranked facility in Santa Monica, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Santa Monica facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 1 out of 27 reviewed facilities in Santa Monica carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.