Fireside Health Care Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

15 above national median

Total federal penalties

$97,670

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

3.96 hrs near national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.36 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.43 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.64 hrs

Physical therapy

0.10 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Rehabilitation center · Senior citizen center

Capacity

66 certified beds · ~59 avg residents/day (89% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Fireside Health Care Center is a 66-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Santa Monica, California, operated by a limited liability company. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures despite 2-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections.

Location

947 3rd St, Santa Monica, 90403, Santa Monica, CA

Recent reviews

• William Marbley Sr ★★★★★ December 12, 2025

  My mother Essie Denson has been at this location for past several months. I visit her several times a week. Each time I am very impressed with the top notch quality of service. I am a retired Police Officer of 30 yrs, I have responded to many locations of this type. I have to say that this location is very special. I say this based on my many years of experience. The entire staff is top notch. They really take the time to make sure our loved ones are treated with the upmost care. The staff here are a very special staff and they truly care about the patients. I am truly grateful that my mother found this wonderful place because it is rare to find a facility with top notch management and staff. I had the opportunity to speak with Marie, a social worker at the facility and she was outstanding. I also met Hiedi, who works in administration. Both of them were excellent, and I could tell by our conversation that they really cared about my mother well being. This is a great facility!

• Trevor weiss ★★★★★ November 7, 2025

  My uncle is at Fireside Rehabilitation center. This facility is the best rehabilitation SNF in Los Angeles. The facility is immaculate. The nursing staff are excellent, professional, and kind. The CNA’s take excellent care of my uncle. PT and OT are amazing and have helped my uncle regain a lot of strength. Management is doing an excellent job with running the facility. Social services have been very helpful. There is not one bad comment my uncle and I could say about fireside rehabilitation center.

• Kathy Ritter ★★★★★ October 22, 2025

  Outstanding rehab facility !

• Alex Johnson ★★★★★ October 5, 2025

  A friend of mines , who’s gone to surgery twice for bladder cancer , looked as if he was taking a down fall for the worst. But due to the nurses helping him out on several occasions, even though they work extremely hard with all types of patients, other than ,my friend. My only concerns are that I see no physical therapy, in regards of my friend , who’s definitely needing to get out the bed. At least once a day so that he can start the healing process to regain motor skills so that his body start to function. He needs work with the upper body that I’ve noticed has started leaning to one side . He sleeps in the same position. Other than that thank you all . And God Bless to ,everyone at the facilities.

• Yoselyn Rodriguez ★★★★★ September 24, 2025

  I had the opportunity to speak with Lilit about fireside as I was looking for a center for my father, and Lilit has been the most professional and understanding person I have ever encountered. Her care and compassion have been extremely helpful with me and our family. Thank you Lilit!

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Fireside Health Care Center?

Fireside Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How did Fireside Health Care Center score on health inspections?

Fireside Health Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Fireside Health Care Center?

Fireside Health Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Fireside Health Care Center have?

Fireside Health Care Center has 66 certified beds.

Does Fireside Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Fireside Health Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Fireside Health Care Center located?

Fireside Health Care Center is located at 947 3rd St, Santa Monica, 90403, Santa Monica, California.

How can I contact Fireside Health Care Center?

You can reach Fireside Health Care Center by phone at +1 310-393-0475.

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