Nursing home

Fireside Health Care Center

947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90403

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Nahs · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Fireside Health Care Center, with 61 inspection citations on record. Federal records include $97,670 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
66
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Los Angeles Co. avg 2.47California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Los Angeles Co. avg: 2.47. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

61
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
25
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
212023
232024
62025
112026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $97,670 total · Aug 7, 2024
  1. Aug 7, 2024$97,670

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 6 days total · Aug 7, 2024
  1. Aug 7, 20246 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)9.89%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.78%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Nahs Southwest IncDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Nahs Holding Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Alipio, HeidiMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Ellis-Sherinian, JamesMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Alipio, HeidiCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Baja, RalphCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Barlow, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ellis-Sherinian, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Moore, MichaelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Paulsen, TimothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Walton, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Alipio, HeidiCORPORATE OFFICER
Johnson, MarcCORPORATE OFFICER
Lundquist, VictorCORPORATE OFFICER
Moore, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
Walton, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Alipio, HeidiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Raskin, DamonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Alipio, HeidiADP OF THE SNF
Johnson, MarcADP OF THE SNF
Raskin, DamonADP OF THE SNF

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fireside Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Fireside Health Care Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Fireside Health Care Center located?

Fireside Health Care Center is located at 947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 in Los Angeles County, and CMS lists 66 certified beds.

Does Fireside Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $97,670 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Fireside Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Fireside Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Fireside Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.47 across 369 facilities in Los Angeles County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Fireside Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Fireside Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
555039
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
66
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 61 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 23, 20260582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260583DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260638EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 20260686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260697DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 23, 20260812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 20260880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 20260912EStandardNo revisit neededNot available
Dec 10, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 24, 2025
Mar 19, 20250585DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2025
Mar 19, 20250837EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2025
Mar 1, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 26, 2025
Feb 24, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 14, 2025
Jan 23, 20250697EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 6, 2025
Dec 1, 20240644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240645EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Dec 1, 20240726EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 23, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 61 citations.

How to verify this data

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