Fireside Health Care Center in Santa Monica, CA

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Fireside Health Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Monica, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, California 90403. You can reach out to the office of Fireside Health Care Center via phone at (310) 393-7117. This skilled nursing facility has 66 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.88%. Its legal business name is F.C.H., Inc. and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Nahs, a chain of 12 nursing homes.

Fireside Health Care Center (Medicare CCN 555039) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1977 (49 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in January, 2026.

Contact Information

Fireside Health Care Center
947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, California 90403
(310) 393-7117

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Nursing Home Profile

NameFireside Health Care Center
Location947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds66
Occupancy Rate92.88%
Medicare ID (CCN)555039
Legal Business NameF.C.H., Inc.
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainNahs (12 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Fireside Health Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1679558175
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameF.C.H. Inc.
Doing Business AsFireside Convalescent Hospital
Address947 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone Number310-393-0475

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Fireside Health Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Fireside Health Care Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Fireside Health Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.263.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.340.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.360.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.552.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.813.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.260.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.070.07
Total nursing staff turnover34.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: no valid staffing data was submitted0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$97,670
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in January, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Fireside Health Care Center for 12 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 55 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 23, 2026Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternNo revisit needed
Jan 23, 2026Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 24, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 24, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837, Administration, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 6, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 6, 2025
Mar 1, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 26, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 14, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 6, 2025
Dec 1, 2024PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940, Administration, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 2024Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection		Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Dec 23, 2024
Nov 25, 2024Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 10, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Fireside Health Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased0.7213.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.645.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.3712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.7882.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.811.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1.5214.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.6619.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.3579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.214.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.3319.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication10.6815.38

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