Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Berkley West Healthcare Center
1623 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA · (310) 829-4565
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day
- 42
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare
- Certified since
- January 1, 1967
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Berkley West Healthcare Center carries 112.25 inspection points. That is fewer than 33% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
69 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (1)
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K
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning14E
- E
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- E
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Quality of Life and Care13D
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- D
Provide appropriate foot care.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide appropriate foot care.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights11F
- D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- E
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
- D
Honor 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
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
- D
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- F
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service11E
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- E
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Ensure 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
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
Ensure 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
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- E
Implement 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
Ensure 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
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary5E
- E
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- E
Ensure 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.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation4D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Infection Control4E
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Administration2D
- D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- D
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Environmental2E
- D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Nursing and Physician Services2D
- D
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspection history
2026-01-08
8 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2024-11-10
28 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
2023-10-16
33 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (9 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 5 h of nursing staff time a day, 41 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
5 h
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 64% of nursing staff and 33% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 2 administrators.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$101,046 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-22 | Fine | $101,046 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9.9 pts worse | 88.0% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.3 pts better | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms4.2 pts worse | 11.8% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.1 pts better | 0.0% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication1.2 pts worse | 14.9% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.1 pts better | 10.2% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1.1 pts better | 7.8% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased7 pts worse | 17.2% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.2 pts better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence20.5 pts worse | 30.3% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.2 pts better | 1.1% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.9 pts better | 99.5% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit1.9 pts better | 9.2% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.3 pts better | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine4.4 pts worse | 88.7% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission0.1 pts worse | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
34 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbw, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Anley, Aynalem | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Anley, Aynalem | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Arizona & 21st Corp | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Asbw, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Asbw, LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Aspen Healthcare Services LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Bradshaw, Jeffrey | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Bradshaw, Jeffrey | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Bradshaw, Peter | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 31 facilities |
| Brady, Vern | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Brady, Vern | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Caslmon, Timothy | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Caslmon, Timothy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Caslmon, Timothy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| East West Bank | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 23 facilities |
| Elsner, Eric | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Eme, Uduka | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Eme, Uduka | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Jacaranda Healthcare Group LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Jurado, Frank | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 31 facilities |
| Kirkwood, Jared | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 31 facilities |
| Leonard, Susan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Leonard, Susan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Moss Adams Llp | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Orgill, Craig | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 31 facilities |
| Parti, Rajesh | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Parti, Shruty | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 29 facilities |
| Paxman, Marcus | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Paxman, Marcus | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Thompson, Stephen | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Thompson, Stephen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Thompson, Stephen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Assocaition | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
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Fire safety
15 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7D
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3E
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Emergency Preparedness2F
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Miscellaneous1F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Egress1E
- E
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
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