Nursing home · Santa Monica, CA
Fireside Health Care Center
947 3Rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (310) 393-7117
Fireside Health Care Center is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1977. On average it cares for 61 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Nahs, a group of 12 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.34 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.95 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 23, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $97,670 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: F.c.h., INC.. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Fireside Health Care Center?
CMS rates Fireside Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Fireside Health Care Center have?
66 certified beds, with an average of 61 residents a day.
Does Fireside Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Fireside Health Care Center?
(310) 393-7117. Address: 947 3Rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).