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Ocean Park Healthcare

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2828 Pico Boulevard, Sunset Park · Santa Monica, CA 9040541 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $12,735 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a high level of attentive, team-oriented care and a smooth transition process. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, note that availability may be limited as one reviewer expressed regret they couldn't secure a bed.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Ocean Park Healthcare is highly regarded by families for its exceptional staff and the smooth transition of care for new residents. Reviewers specifically praise the attentive care and the professional, team-oriented approach of the employees.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional and friendly staff
  • Smooth transition for new residents
  • Clean and impressive environment
  • Professional social services leadership

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02024(23)5.02025(2)

Distribution · 25 analyzed

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21 reviews posted between Jun 25, 2024Jun 28, 2024 · 20 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a repetitive template ('Thank you so much for the review!') for almost all interactions. Personalization only occurs when the reviewer's name is explicitly mentioned in the text or when a phone number is provided.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how clean and impressive the environment looks; what steps do you take to maintain this level of cleanliness daily?
  • 2We noticed the social services team is highly regarded; how does your social services leadership help new residents and their families adjust during the first few weeks?
  • 3Since the staff is described as so friendly and exceptional, how do you ensure that this level of personalized care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 4With the recent state inspections, what specific improvements or corrective actions has the facility implemented to address previous deficiencies?
  • 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The attention and care they received here it was amazing. I only have Glowing and positive things to say. My wife was reluctant to keep her relative so close to home, but this facility made it great and smooth transition.

Relative's family member · 2024★★★★★

The staff are exceptional, and the environment is truly impressive. Leo, the Social Services Director, is highly knowledgeable and very helpful.

Professional/Client relationship · 2025★★★★★

The staff here is great. They work as a team. Thank you to all the wonderful staff

Resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.21hrs
28%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.18hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility64.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
64.3%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.9%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.8%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.7%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
91.7%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
88.1%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

18deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
33 complaint-triggered
$12,735 in fines

Ocean Park Healthcare shows a concerning pattern with 32 complaint-triggered deficiencies out of 88 total, indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. Recurring problems span safety hazards, daily care assistance, medication management, care planning, and resident rights violations. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of complaints and repeat issues across multiple surveys suggest persistent quality concerns families should carefully consider.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint
2
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

May 4, 2025Routine
24
0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0732Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0342Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0225Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Apr 22, 2025Complaint
4
0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Mar 26, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 24, 2025Complaint
2
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Jan 16, 2025Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 26, 2025

$12,735

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ocean Park Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 6 of 16

Ownership & Management

Owners

Am Holdco, LLC

Owner · Organization

10%

Gastwirth, Menachem

Owner

21%

Lehmann, Kenneth

Owner

25%

Moas, Aaron

Owner

14%

Oscherowitz, Avishai

Owner

5%

Gastwirth, Menachem

Owner (parent company)

5%

Abe and Rachel Bak Family Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Gastwirth, MenachemManaging Control - Governing BodyBak, AbrahamManagerFilart, MarcelManagerGastwirth, MenachemManagerLehmann, KennethManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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