Pacific Post Acute
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555054) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (310) 453-5456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pacific Post Acute in Santa Monica, CA holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pacific Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Pacific Post Acute has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pacific Post Acute is a 49-certified-bed nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County), with an average daily census of 40.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 10, 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pacific Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.627 hours per resident per day, including 0.328 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Pacific Post Acute is listed under chain affiliation David Johnson, which operates 48 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility in the last 12 months.
Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection findings, and any updates on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pacific Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.627 hours per resident per day, including 0.328 RN hours per resident per day, with a 34.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility, according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pacific Post Acute has 49 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the David Johnson chain, which includes 48 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 10, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall star score; this facility scores 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3104535456 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3104535456 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555054?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.