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Experience unrivaled care with Welbrook Santa Monica, a trusted senior living community settled in the peaceful lands of 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA, specializing in memory care. The community features cozy and warm private residences for seniors to live their best years in comfort and safety. With seniors’ well-being in mind, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support from a team of compassionate and qualified professionals available around the clock.
Welbrook Santa Monica paves the way for residents to enjoy an active and blissful lifestyle within its beautiful campus by providing a wide array of signature programs that highlight their wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. With its serene grounds and incredible amenities, Welbrook Santa Monica is a haven for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Welbrook Santa Monica is legally operated by Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica Llc;alta Sr Lvng, Inc, and administrated by Catalina Cole.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 2 | This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 30% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 15% better Rank #889 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 889th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
54.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Monica's city center to Welbrook Santa Monica's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Welbrook Santa Monica is located in Santa Monica, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Sunrise of Orange |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Orange (East Lincoln Avenue) | 139
Facility
139
CA AVG
103
Rank
#445 / 1658 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
CA AVG
57
Rank
#357 / 2093 | 2 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1208 / 1487 |
71.2%
Facility
71.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#817 / 1368 | Sunrise Of Orange Opco LLC; Sunrise Senior Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Mission Viejo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mission Viejo | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
103
Rank
#644 / 1658 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1393 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#714 / 1368 | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Private Studio |
| The Kensington Sierra Madre |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Sierra Madre | 106
Facility
106
CA AVG
103
Rank
#676 / 1658 | No |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
57
Rank
#267 / 2093 | 5 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#609 / 1487 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#407 / 1368 | Kensington Sm Gp,LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLC | Private Studio |
| Nikkei Senior Gardens |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Arleta | 106
Facility
106
CA AVG
103
Rank
#676 / 1658 | No |
56
Facility
56
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1181 / 2093 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1487 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#407 / 1368 | Nikkei Senior Gardens; Cadence Sl Nikkei LLC | Private Studio |
| Welbrook Santa Monica |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Monica | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1135 / 1658 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 4 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#407 / 1368 | Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC;Alta Sr. Lvng, Inc | Private Studio |
The legal owner and operator of Welbrook Santa Monica is Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica Llc;Alta Sr Lvng, Inc.
Welbrook Santa Monica has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Welbrook Santa Monica's occupancy is 84%.
Catalina Cole is the administrator of Welbrook Santa Monica.
Welbrook Santa Monica has 50 beds.
Welbrook Santa Monica has had 7 recently reported deficiencies.
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