Nursing homeActive
Fireside Health Care Center
947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403310393711766 certified beds · 61 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
17
since 2023
Deficiencies
55
● 2● 53● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$97,670
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-01-23
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-01 | Standard | 1110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-09 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-02 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-15 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-15 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-09 | Standard | 1120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F582
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F583
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F638
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-24Record 555039-20260123-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F697
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 555039-20260123-F698
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-24Record 555039-20260123-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-24Record 555039-20260123-F880
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 555039-20260123-F912
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-24Record 555039-20251210-F609
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-06Record 555039-20250319-F585
F837Establish 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-06Record 555039-20250319-F837
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 555039-20250301-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 555039-20250224-F755
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-06Record 555039-20250123-F697
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F644
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F645
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F695
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F726
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F921
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F940
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 555039-20241201-F912
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-10Record 555039-20241125-F622
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-17Record 555039-20241009-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-17Record 555039-20241009-F761
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-25Record 555039-20240912-F841
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 555039-20240902-F623
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 555039-20240902-F656
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-05Record 555039-20240816-F622
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-11Record 555039-20240815-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-11Record 555039-20240815-F609
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-22Record 555039-20240807-F609
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-03Record 555039-20240506-F660
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-08Record 555039-20231215-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-08Record 555039-20231215-F887
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F559
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F813
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 555039-20231109-F880
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-07Record 555039-20231109-F912
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-07 | Civil money penalty | $97,670 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-07 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 6 days, from 2024-09-19 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.34
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.26
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.81
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.7% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 0.7% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.7% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahs Holding Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Alipio, Heidi Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raskin, Damon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alipio, Heidi Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alipio, Heidi Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alipio, Heidi Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alipio, Heidi Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baja, Ralph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barlow, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellis-Sherinian, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellis-Sherinian, James Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Marc Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Marc Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lundquist, Victor Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nahs Southwest Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulsen, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raskin, Damon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walton, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walton, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Nahs — 12 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Los Angeles.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 2026-02-25 | 1461 |
| Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0865 |
| Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-05 | 1521 |
| Pacific Post Acute Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-25 | 3380 |
| Berkley West Healthcare Center Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-25 | 0681 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |