SAINT JOHN’S HEALTH CENTER
1. Community Benefit Plan
Click on the button below to download the community benefit plan.
The documents are being made available as provided by the facility, in accordance with Health and safety Code 127350 and California Code of Regulations Section 95102. If there are any issues with accessibility, please notify us directly at communitybenefit@hcai.ca.gov
Download2. Community Health Needs Assessment
The web address where the Community Benefit Plan is published on the hospital's website:
The year the hospital last conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA):
2025
What community groups attended or engaged with the most recent CHNA process? Identify the vulnerable populations represented by these:
Older adults/Seniors, Spanish speaking Latinx residents of Santa Monica, Black residents in Santa Monica, social service workers, faith-based leaders of Black churches in South LA
Does the Hospital make the CHNA report widely available to the public?
Yes
How the hospital made the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) available to the public:
The report is publicly available for download on our website and a printed copy is available upon request
The web address where the CHNA is publicly accessible:
https://www.providence.org/about/annual-report/reports/chna-and-chip-reports
3. Community Benefit Expenses
| Vulnerable Population | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Charity Care | $ 3,603,767 |
| Medi-Cal | $ 34,642,658 |
| Other Means-Tested Government (Indigent Care) | $ 86,214 |
| Sum Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs | $ 38,332,639 |
| Vulnerable Population | Broader Community | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Improvement | $ 2,216,945 | $ 0 | $ 2,216,945 |
| Community Benefit Operations | $ 418,960 | $ 0 | $ 418,960 |
| Health Professions Education | $ 0 | $ 388,027 | $ 388,027 |
| Subsidized Health Services | $ 1,379,660 | $ 0 | $ 1,379,660 |
| Research | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Cash and In-kind Contributions for Community Benefits | $ 117,172 | $ 0 | $ 117,172 |
| Other Community Benefits | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Total Other Benefits | $ 4,132,737 | $ 388,027 | $ 4,520,764 |
| Vulnerable Population | Broader Community | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefits* | $ 42,465,376 | $ 388,027 | $ 42,853,403 |
| Medicare | $ 66,325,149 | $ 66,325,149 | |
| Total Community Benefits with Medicare | $ 108,790,525 | $ 388,027 | $ 109,178,552 |
*Aggregate from tables above.
Other relevant information to the hospital's community benefit plan not otherwise captured:
Providence Saint John’s Health Center impacts the community in meaningful ways that extend well beyond financial support. Through trusted partnerships, hands-on service and a strong community presence, Saint John’s helps improve health, strengthen relationships and expand access to resources across the Westside and surrounding communities. Its work reflects a sustained commitment to listening to residents, responding to local needs and walking alongside community organizations to advance health equity. A key part of this impact is Providence Saint John Health Center’s ability to convene and collaborate. Providence leaders helped guide the Westside Coalition’s response to emerging community needs, bringing together representatives from 80 member organizations to inform program development, grantmaking and strategic planning. Providence Saint John Health Center also partners directly with community-based organizations and neighborhood hubs such as Virginia Avenue Park, Wise & Healthy Aging, Vista Del Mar High School, the Westchester Family YMCA, Northgate Market, Venice Family Clinic and St. Robert’s Center to bring services and support closer to where people live, learn and gather. Saint John’s also creates community impact through education, prevention and navigation support. Caregivers and community health staff provide nutrition education through FEAST, Mental Health First Aid training, CalFresh enrollment assistance, school-based health career exploration and culturally responsive outreach for seniors, teens and families. This commitment was also demonstrated through a robust lineup of outreach events and partnerships that brought preventive care, health education and wellness programming directly into the community. Providence Saint John’s hosted and participated in a wide range of activities, from large-scale events such as the Palisades July 4th 5K and CicLAVia in Culver City to targeted health fairs at schools, workplaces and community organizations including the Willows School, Crossroads School and the Jonathan Club. The team also partnered with the Los Angeles Fire Department to deliver multiple on-site wellness events focused on pulmonary screenings and education on critical conditions such as heart attack and stroke. Participation in regional initiatives like the American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Walk and the YMCA Stair Climb further reinforced Saint John’s leadership in promoting cardiovascular health and active living. Across these efforts, services such as blood pressure screenings, pulmonary evaluations and health education were consistently provided, helping residents access care in approachable, community-based settings. Beyond education and outreach, Saint John’s supports vulnerable community members through relationship-based services that address everyday barriers to well-being. Its homeless care navigation efforts help connect patients leaving the emergency department to shelter, follow-up appointments, transportation, food and other basic supports. Partnership with Venice Family Clinic has improved continuity of care for unhoused patients, while caregiver volunteer events at St. Robert’s Center and other sites provide food, clothing, shoes and compassionate presence for neighbors experiencing hardship. These efforts show how Saint John’s contributes not only resources, but also time, expertise, advocacy and human connection.