If you’re looking for independent living in the Santa Monica area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Santa Monica. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 469 independent living facilities in Santa Monica, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast, Wilshire Montana and Sunset Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Beverly Hills, Culver City or El Segundo.
Independent Living
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.
Read moreI loved everything about Atria Park, they were just awesome. They were everything we were looking for in a facility. The staff was super helpful and they were very one-on-one and attentive, which was great.
Read moreThis is an incredibly well-run assisted living home. The entire staff is capable and compassionate, and they create a wonderful environment for their residents and for guests.
Read more851 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 1.9 miles from Santa Monica center
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Are you looking for an assisted living community where you can redefine your independence?At our community in Santa Monica, California, we can assist you with the little things — like simple housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With assisted living, we customize...
... Read moreI would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. There are nice, helpful, and caring staff that work here, which is important for seniors. The activities could have more options and variety....
1312 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (< 1 mile) from Santa Monica center
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
... Read moreOur loved one was there for just a few months for respite care, but our experience was good. The community was clean, and we thought the staff members and their care services were great. The meals and dining...
413 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 | 2.2 miles from Santa Monica center
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Preservation of Personal Dignity & Enhancement of Quality of Life is our Primary Goal.' Ocean Villa's purpose is to create an atmosphere as close to that which you or your loved one would enjoy at home. As a state-licensed Assisted Living Home for ambulatory and non-ambulatory seniors, we offer...
... Read moreI'm very happy with Meridian. The staff is always on top of things. They note every problem, any bit of resistance. They inform me, and I'm quite happy with the good communication network they've...
1447 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (< 1 mile) from Santa Monica center
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Re- Discover fresh air and sunny days in Santa Monica at The Holiday Villas. Family owned and operated means exceptional retirement living with personalized service. Since 1972, The Holiday Villas have been a leading provider of high-quality senior housing serving the Santa Monica and West Los...
... Read moreComfortable and pleasant the Holiday Villa East has a spacious dining room service three meals a day-nothing fancy, but tasty and nutritious with yummy desserts. The upper floor living quarters have...
851 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 1.7 miles from Santa Monica center
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Bentley Suites by Serenity Care Health Bentley Suites offers highly trained professionals, including an RN, Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Nutrition Director, and Activity Director 24/7. The facility also offers all of the amenities enjoyed in a modern Residential Care Facility for the...
... Read moreOur love done moved in right before COVID, so we have not been able to visit for awhile, but we do know our loved one is happy there. Sometimes it is a little hard for us to get a hold of the staff. When we...
2107 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 1.7 miles from Santa Monica center
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Brookdale Ocean House is an ocean-side assisted living community in Santa Monica. Many of our apartments have amazing ocean views. If food is important to you, you won’t be disappointed. Our Director of Dining Services, Joe Saldana, won best Chef de Cuisine in Southern California two years in a...
... Read moreThe community is sometimes short on staff. The Executive Director always has an open door to discuss things with anybody. They have activities available for the residents and some include: bridge,...
5325 Etiwanda Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 | 10.3 miles from Santa Monica center
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Discover the elegance of a resort community with style and sophistication, right in the heart of Tarzana. Our goal is to provide residents a comfortable lifestyle that encourages independence and personal freedom, enhances well-being, and promotes strong connections to family, friends and...
... Read moreAtria Tarzana has been very good for our parents so far, the staff are incredibly friendly and the care services have been great. The dining service as we understand it is very good, now with given...
1745 N Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 10.6 miles from Santa Monica center
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Luxury Senior Living at Its FinestWelcome to Hollywood Hills, a Pacifica Senior Living community that provides luxury living at its finest. Offering signature Heartland™ Assisted living and Legacies™ Memory Care, our state-of-the-art community welcomes residents to enjoy a lifestyle that...
... Read moreThe staff members at Hollywood Hills are super friendly and so far our loved one seems satisfied with the meals and dining service.
2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 41.8 miles from Santa Monica center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Beautiful Pet Friendly Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Living Community Nestled in the East Side of exclusive Costa Mesa.Our award winning community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities. Our dedicated...
... Read moreWe looked at a few other places and chose Pacifica because we liked that it was a relatively small facility especially in memory care, and all of the people that we spoke to were great. The staff is very...
24305 West Lyons Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 | 24.8 miles from Santa Monica center
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Pacifica Senior Living offers a full spectrum of services and amenities, and will coordinate with you a specific program to meet your individual needs and lifestyle. Assisted Living offers independence while providing you with a lifestyle of leisure activities, meals with your friends and new...
... Read moreFirst day unable to rate meals, activities, or care services. We chose your facility out of your competitors because of your staff - everyone is so friendly and willing to take time out of their day to help...
10949 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93004 | 43.6 miles from Santa Monica center
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The Bonaventure provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Sixty miles north of the bustling Los Angeles metro area, Ventura is truly a breath of fresh air. Surrounded by lemon and flower orchards, The Bonaventure offers a perfect blend of beach and country living....
... Read moreIt was a beautiful day at the Bonaventure. This is our greeting to yaw. The landscaping is well maintained and a joy to walk the grounds. The staff is around o answer questions and guide you into he...
7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 | 12.0 miles from Santa Monica center
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Welcome to The Gardens at Park Balboa(G.P.B), an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care residence in Van Nuys, CA. Our California lifestyle community is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, just blocks away from 2 major hospitals, and convenient to all freeways. The Gardens has...
... Read moreTHE FOOD IT'S EXCELLENT. Our chef is very friendly and helpful he also knows how to cook very well. We have the friendliest and kind staff. The best part of the gardens it the buffet, too many desserts to...
3952 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 | 28.2 miles from Santa Monica center
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Katella welcomes you to a senior living community located within warm and sunny Los Alamitos in Southern California. Tastefully decorated in California Casual style throughout, Katella allows our seniors everything they need to flourish, all within comfortable and casual, yet elegant common areas...
... Read moreVery supportive environment. Adjacent to a skilled nursing facility and across the street from a hospital and other medical services. Responsive billing department. Residents are charged based on...
5900 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92845 | 30.3 miles from Santa Monica center
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Do more every day.If you’re looking for redefined independence in senior living, our assisted living community in Garden Grove, California, might be the right fit for you. Here you’re in control of your time and do the things you want to do. With Assisted Living, you’ll have assistance with...
... Read moreWhen Dad suddenly needed assisted living this past December, we did not know where to start. We toured a few facilities and quickly chose Brookdale Valleyview....its smaller size seemed a good fit for our 94...
630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868 | 38.0 miles from Santa Monica center
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Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....
... Read moreOur new Executive Director, [name removed] really helped us to feel more like a community. She keeps us informed and is so positive and cheerful. I'm happy with the way things are done here.
380 South Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 | 41.9 miles from Santa Monica center
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Good Times in Good CompanyNestled on three beautiful acres in Anaheim, California, you might accidentally mistake our assisted living community for a resort. As soon as you walk through the doors, you’ll understand why all the residents seems so genuinely happy to be here. The seniors and care...
... Read moreVery grateful for staff who take care of our loved ones. I think they try very hard for the residents which is not always easy work. They do a very good job at what is often hard work.
2419 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91784 | 47.8 miles from Santa Monica center
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Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is an assisted living community nestled against the foothills of Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Our senior living community is situated on gorgeous, well-landscaped grounds full of beautiful flowering plants and scenic views. Upland, California is a...
... Read moreThe staff is really what makes the place; they are very friendly and very kind. They knew her name from the beginning, and that's what really stands out. I would recommend Oakmont of San Antonio Heights to...
1 East Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 | 20.5 miles from Santa Monica center
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The Good LifeAre you eager to trade the burdens of chores and house maintenance for the comforts and conveniences of the good life? Here at our assisted living community in Alhambra, California, you can do just that. Spend your days as you please, waking up slowly with coffee or attending a...
... Read moreMy dad recently moved into Brookdale Senior Living Alhambra and from day 1 this place has been first class. Brookdale is a clean, well organized senior living community. On the day my dad moved in, my family...
24431 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 | 24.9 miles from Santa Monica center
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Located in the Santa Clarita Valley, just north of Los Angeles with easy access to the 405 Freeway, Atria Santa Clarita is a vibrant community where seniors benefit from a simplified lifestyle, with discreet support from a 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options,...
... Read moreAtria Santa Clarita was alright. It was a nice facility. My loved one said she liked the food. Things seemed to be good at first. But then we had a significant issue - another family member was allowed...
3503 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 | 21.4 miles from Santa Monica center
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Palmcrest Grand is a private retirement and Assisted Living Residence, as well as a separate newly renovated Memory Care Community. It is spacious, modern, licensed and offers a complete range of facilities that provide for the necessities and pleasure which make life comfortable and exciting....
... Read more5 stars, excellent staff that worked hard to make a smooth transition for my mom and family. She loves it there - her room is comfortable, the food is good and she enjoys her new friends and activities.
8120 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602 | 25.6 miles from Santa Monica center
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At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
... Read moreWe like the smaller scale of this community, and the just absolutely love the sales representative she is fantastic. Anytime something happens with our loved one no matter how big or smaller and no matter...
24 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 | 36.9 miles from Santa Monica center
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Celebrate your independence at Atria Las Posas! Entertain family and friends in the courtyard and enjoy the outdoor grill. Or take advantage of all the community has to offer inside, including a movie room with projector screen, an upgraded salon, and a fitness center with senior-friendly...
... Read moreI spent 6 months respite care at Atria Las Posas in Camarillo. The staff was great ?? very friendly and proactive - seeking to help and problem solve without needing to be prompted. It’s a family atmosphere...
8700 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325 | 14.3 miles from Santa Monica center
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We Put the CARE in Memory Care' identifies us for a reason! Our roots go back more than 20 years. Our Memory Care Only community was defined and established as a labor of love with a single focus to serve our precious seniors with dementia to the best of our abilities. Many years later, we have...
... Read moreWe were very, very pleased all along the way. They knew what they were doing and gave us really realistic expectations. It was beginning to be the first of the month, and they really hustled to get the...
6500 Butterfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 | 47.0 miles from Santa Monica center
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The Right Place. The Right Choice. Welcome Home! At Pacifica Chino Hills we are proud to offer a full-service retirement community specializing in assisted living and memory care. The community is an intimate 2-story building nestled in the heart of Chino Hills, with easy freeway access to the...
... Read moreI love this place. My mom is not too thrilled with it. She is not comfortable and does not know people. Her mind will not allow her to be comfortable. I know she is cared for well and I love coming and...
325 S Boyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | 14.6 miles from Santa Monica center
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Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles is a long-established senior community that aims to be a paradise for Japanese seniors. Boasting a luxurious, full-service retirement community, Sakura Gardens serves residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, as well as Memory Care. Our grounds consist of a...
... Read moreSakura Gardens is a tremendous facility, staffed with excellent caregivers and providing an invaluable service to the Japanese and JA Community in L.A. by allowing residents to feel comfortable and being...
The average cost of senior living in Santa Monica is 4,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Encino, CA with an average of 3,295 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Lakewood Park Manor, Atria Tarzana and The Terraces at Park Marino are the top rated independent living facilities near Santa Monica, California. See full list of communities.
There are 469 independent living facilities near Santa Monica, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Santa Monica, California are Atria Tarzana, Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, and Pacifica Senior Living South Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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