Skilled Nursing Facilities
After-hospital care in a nursing home is often an integral component of our patients' recovery. UCLA geriatricians provide comprehensive medical care for our patients in skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes. Whether patients need short-term rehabilitation after a recent hospital stay or require long-term care, we offer services at several community-based nursing homes in West Los Angeles and the Northwest Valley area.
For more information, we encourage you to contact our UCLA-affiliated facilities directly and visit them in person to make informed decisions about your care options. Our goal is to provide continuity of care throughout the transitional period, whether as an outpatient, or a resident in a nursing home.
When to Consider a Nursing Home?
Nursing home care can be a vital option for patients and their families following an acute hospitalization, particularly when patients are not yet medically stable enough to return home or to a community setting. For short-term needs, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) offer rehabilitation and nursing care designed to support recovery, helping individuals regain function or until they reach a new baseline or plateau. In addition to rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapy), SNFs provide a range of skilled care including intravenous (IV) antibiotics, gastrostomy (G-tube) management, and wound care. Care is delivered primarily by nursing staff, while physicians conduct periodic in-person visits and offer 24/7 on-call availability as needed.
Long-term nursing or custodial care provides round-the-clock medical support for individuals who can no longer care for themselves. Nursing homes can also ease the burden on family members who may lack the resources to provide care at home. Additionally, nursing homes can offer palliative and hospice care services for patients requiring more comfort-focused support; hospice enrollment may require clarification on insurance coverage.
What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home?
When selecting a nursing home, patients, their family members, or medical advocates should visit the facility and request a guided tour. It’s important to note that nursing facilities typically have different staffing ratios compared to hospitals and acute care settings. While 24/7 nursing supervision is provided, one-on-one care is not standard and may require supplemental private caregiving to meet specific needs.
We encourage you to speak with the admissions director to address your questions and clarify expectations, ensuring alignment with your goals for a successful transition. You may also request to meet the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator for additional insights. Interactions with these key staff members can provide a clearer understanding of the facility’s commitment to care and its overall environment.
UCLA Affiliated Nursing Homes
UCLA physicians offer post-hospitalization, long-term care, and palliative care at several nursing homes located in West Los Angeles and Northwest Valley. UCLA geriatricians see patients and coordinate comprehensive care for patients at the following nursing homes:
Berkley East Healthcare Center
2021 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-829-5377
Berkley West Healthcare Center
1623 Arizona Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-829-4565
Brentwood Health Care Center
1321 Franklin Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-5596
Mary Health of the Sick
2929 Theresa Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-498-3644
OakView Health Center
2744, 3557 Campus Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-241-2000
Facilities with UCLA Hospitalist Coverage:
In addition, our UCLA Hospitalist colleagues see UCLA patients at the following Nursing Homes in the West Los Angeles area:
Culver West Health Center
Fireside Health Care Center
New Vista Post Acute Care
Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center
Pacific Post Acute
Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica
Santa Monica HealthCare
*UCLA does not own or operate any nursing homes