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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Santa Monica nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica or another care type is right for you. Browse 106 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Santa Monica.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Angelino Heights, Historic Filipinotown and Los Feliz.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mahou Riviera, Los Angeles and Dayton Avenue.
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8.0
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31 reviews
The staff there is great!! All staff members there are very lovely and helpful. The moving in process was easy. Also, I've seen the meals. They are fine. I would recommend this facility to others. The only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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8.0
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29 reviews
The staff are always ready with a genuine smile. The place is well known with a great reputation. My mom seems to enjoy a lot of the offerings. Mom met interesting people and made good friends quickly. She...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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45 reviews
I think the staff is great very friendly. I see the same people all the time and I like them so that's great. The room size is good very good and the amenities I believe were good ones. Minor thought was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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....
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10
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247 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Northridge for almost a year and the experience was great for her. This place is a great facility. Based on our experience, I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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9.9
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79 reviews
We just moved my mom into studio. Royale and this place is really nice. Good vibes when you enter the building and There is a lot of A life in the residents & staff. This keeps my mom positive and busy.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Function and convenience meet to create a senior suite living experience unlike any other - welcome home to Studio Royale. Perfectly situated On The Westside, our community places residents in the midst of life's necessities. Enjoy the close proximity of shopping and dining options to Studio...
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9.8
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73 reviews
I would give a 5 to all questions. Everyone working there is friendly and very helpful to their residents. There are many activities for them. The dining room has wonderful food with many special events...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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9.8
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151 reviews
Most of the care staff was very friendly, buy many of the dining room staff was not well trained and unfriendly. My sister complained, but she was limited in what she could eat and , I think, picky. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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9.8
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33 reviews
I recently moved to Atria, and the love and attention I receive from my neighbors and staff is outstanding. Atria is a very pretty and cozy facility, the staff and management here are very professional and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residential location in sought-after Pacific Palisades Village, five miles from the John Wayne Cancer Institute and Saint John’s Health Center. Rooftop terrace with ocean and mountain views, lovely outdoor gardens, beauty salon and spa with services available by appointment, Wi-Fi, scheduled,...
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9.4
Review score
40 reviews
The staff is friendly and caring. It's a very clean facility with good food and round the clock care. The activities were nice and varied even if mom didn't participate in many of them. The value for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Encino Terrace Senior Living strives to ease the life of each resident, providing a worry-free environment. Taking care of a home with all of this responsibilities, can become tiring and quite overwhelming. The goal of Encino Terrace Senior Living is that you enjoy your home and all of the...
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8.9
Review score
29 reviews
What I like the most about Ivy Park at Studio City is how wonderful the staff members are to my mom. She has felt very at home there. They update me with any concerns. I know my mom is taken care of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You immediately feel right at home when you step into our charming and cozy community. There are several intimate indoor areas for visiting, relaxing or just reading. And, if you prefer the outdoors, we have patios and gardens with lovely landscaping throughout the community. Our Sunrise...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review score
35 reviews
My loved one recently moved into Ivy Park at Culver City (Memory Care) and my family and I couldn't be any happier with the communication, consistency and care that is provided. The food is great and we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Sunrise Senior Living "Villa" community specializing in Assisted Living and Memory care focusing on low to moderate Alzheimer' or dementia. Rated by THE GILBERT GUIDE as the premier Assisted Living facility in California.Our resident-driven programming, meals, and surroundings were designed to...
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8.5
Review score
20 reviews
Based on the experience we have had so far with Belmont Village, we would have to give everything a 5 except for the value for cost. What our family really likes about the Belmont Village is probably the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village of Westwood, California is situated in a lushly landscaped residential neighborhood in the heart of Westwood. Our senior living facility is located along Wilshire Boulevard's 'Golden Mile.' Residents enjoy shopping at its best on Rodeo Drive, Century City and Westwood Village....
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8.0
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12 reviews
It's a very nice place, Bentley Manor by Serenity Care Health. When I went to see a friend I'd met years earlier, I became aware of it. I was impressed by how well-kept it is and how welcoming the staff is....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Bentley Manor! We are a 27-bed assisted living facility located in Los Angeles, California. We accommodate seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living in a luxurious, safe and home-like setting which enables our residents to enjoy peaceful and comfortable living.We...
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8.0
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12 reviews
My friend went ahead and took a room at Vintage Westwood and she's been there about two months or so now. The care has been slightly problematic but I think that's just due to one individual. There are a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Vintage Westwood Horizons Independent Senior Living in Los Angeles, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Westwood Horizons in Los Angeles, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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8.0
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30 reviews
We liked the people and the community and the price . But we left because they closed the community so what else is there to say?We had a bad experience with the director at the end.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Community offers gracious residential living in a home-like setting with dedicated and knowledgeable staff available 24 hours a day to meet the personal needs and individual demands of each resident.Nestled in beautiful Cheviot Hills near Rancho Park Country Club, we serve Beverly Hills,...
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8.0
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36 reviews
Clean, secure and friendly memory care facility. Staff seemed to genuinely care for residents and tried to develop lasting relationships with them. Staff were always available to answer questions and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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7.9
Review score
48 reviews
My mom passed away last week. This facility was great. Professional, efficient, warm, kind, caring, great communication. And well....I just sent them over 300 Mrs. Field's cookies and brownies and I wish I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review score
8 reviews
The common area and dining room are a bit limited compared to other facilities but seems to be just fine for memory care residents. They have activities throughout the day that keeps them engaged.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welbrook Senior Living is a relatively new provider of Residential and Nursing Care.We are however, collectively considered by many to be experts in this field.We are not a public company rather we are a group of husbands, wives, sons and daughters who want to earn our livings making a difference...
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7.4
Review score
14 reviews
Terraza Court Senior Living, Executive Director, [name removed], is amazing; she’s compassionate, engaging and passionate about her duties. [name removed], is the perfect person to welcome new residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Terraza Court Senior Living is a newly renovated premiere senior living community located in the bustling town of Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, one of the many industry cities around Los Angeles. Residents who live here have access to a variety of ethnic restaurants and quaint...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review score
2 reviews
It was an extremely good price value for the care my mother received at Vista Del Sol. The place was always clean, she got good meds and medical care, and she was left alone which is what she prefers. ...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vista Del Sol Health Services and its continuum of health services has been a vital part of the West Los Angeles Healthcare community since 1980, providing a full spectrum of care for geriatric clients and their families.· Assisted Living
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Compared to the big, corporate assisted living facilities, Garden of Palms is much better. We've experienced both, and Garden Palms provides more attentive and focused care. Definitely the environment is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every aspect of living at Garden of Palms has been planned to ensure maximum enjoyment and comfort...We provide an enriching lifestyle that enhances both the physical and emotional well-being of our residents. A warm attractive setting, marvelous meals, supportive programs, security and...
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The 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,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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My father is doing very well since his move into Nazareth House Los Angeles. The facility is just excellent, it's clean and they're taking good care of him. So far, the only problem is that they are not very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nazareth House is an assisted living community that is situated in a park-like setting in Los Angeles, CA. Those who are looking for a peaceful place to call home in the midst of America's second largest city and the busyness that that city possesses will find that our location is an oasis all...
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As with all communities, make sure you go there yourself and never depend on the staff to be the sole source of care for your loved one. Stop by at different times, different days, ask questions, follow up....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melrose Gardens is a unique, vibrant community for adults seeking a healthy, dynamic and satisfying retirement lifestyle. From the moment you enter Melrose Gardens, you'll appreciate our enlivening approach to retirement. Our gracious residence exudes Southern California warmth and hospitality...
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So far, things are going very well for my grandmother. The meals that they are very good. The community is clean and well maintained. The only thing we are disappointed in is the transportation. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located on a tranquil residential street in Beverly Hills, The Watermark at Beverly Hills is an intimate and sophisticated community that caters to discerning tastes and refined retirement living. Watermark is dedicated to supporting the individuality and independence of each resident. Our...
Cost of nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA
The average cost of senior living in Santa Monica is $5,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence-Graham, CA with an average of $4,959 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA vs. nearby cities
Santa Monica, CA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Santa Monica
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Monica
Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA
4.4
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
Belmont Village Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, CA
4.4
Although we got mixed signals about whether our loved one could take their own meds or needed them distributed we are so glad they could take us in on such short notice and that sense informs all answered. It is a friendly place.
Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA
4.3
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.
Santa Monica nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Monica nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Monica, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Santa Monica nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Santa Monica that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Monica nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Monica Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Monica nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Monica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Monica nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Monica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Monica nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Santa Monica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Pacifica Senior Living Northridge and Sunrise of Westlake Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Monica, California. See full list of communities.
There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Santa Monica, California. See the full list.
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