Best Assisted Living in Santa Monica, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Santa Monica, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Westmont of Culver City
AL
IL
MC
Culver City (Clarkdale)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 74
Rank #254 / 2,023
A-Yes
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 56
Rank #101 / 1,409
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,642 / 1,980
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #451 / 1,829
Westmont Liv Inc, Wm Culver City Mgr, And Gp Culver CityStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sweet Home Senior Living
AL
HOS
RESC
Van Nuys
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,409
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #953 / 1,980
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #583 / 1,829
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
AL
Santa Monica (Wilshire Montana)
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 74
Rank #456 / 2,023
B-Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #288 / 1,409
20
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,609 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 11
Rank #396 / 1,980
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,744 / 1,829
Blc Gardens-Santa Monica Lh LLCPrivate Rooms
Brookdale Ocean House
AL
MC
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 74
Rank #305 / 2,023
BYes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,409
29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,760 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 11
Rank #355 / 1,980
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,041 / 1,829
Blc Ocean House LPStudio / 1 Bed
Sweet Home Senior Living 3
AL
HOS
Van Nuys (Valley Glen)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,409
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #953 / 1,980
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,224 / 1,829
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc-
Ivy Park at Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 74
Rank #623 / 2,023
B+Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #130 / 1,409
29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,760 / 1,965
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,125 / 2,011
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 11
Rank #305 / 1,980
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,156 / 1,829
Al Santa Monica Sr. Hsg And Oakmont Mgmt.group LLC-
Sweet Home Senior Living 2
AL
RESC
Van Nuys
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,409
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #953 / 1,980
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,224 / 1,829
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc-
Sweet Home Senior Living 1
AL
HOS
Van Nuys (Valley Glen)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,409
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #953 / 1,980
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,224 / 1,829
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc-
Welbrook Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 74
Rank #919 / 2,023
C+No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #147 / 1,409
15
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,470 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 11
Rank #811 / 1,980
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #567 / 1,829
Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC And Alta Sr. Lvng, IncPrivate Studio
Savant of Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 74
Rank #218 / 2,023
B+No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #111 / 1,409
71
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,932 / 1,965
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,605 / 2,011
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,513 / 1,980
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #949 / 1,829
Santa Monica Operations LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Santa Monica. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Westmont of Culver City

Nestled in the neighborhood of Culver City, CA, Westmont of Culver City is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents are offered their preferred accommodations with convenient features like full kitchens, emergency response systems, and housekeeping services for their comfort and convenience. Ensuring residents are well-cared for, the community provides the right amount of care and support without interfering with their independence.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a bistro, fitness center, and theater, while a wide array of activities are organized to keep them active and entertained. The community also offers restaurant-style dining featuring healthy and delicious meals to ensure residents eat healthily. At Westmont of Culver City, residents have access to the necessities they need to stay comfortable.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living

Indulge in compassionate and nurturing care with Sweet Home Senior Living, a reliable senior living community in Valley Glen, CA, offering excellent assisted living services. Residents here flourish with the support of a dependable 24/7 care team that offers assistance with daily living activities, grooming support, medication management, and other helpful services. Added care and support are available with home health nurses and PTs, as well as doctor supervised home visits.

Vibrant social and physical activities are offered for residents’ enrichment, combined with access to various amenities for relaxation and enjoyment. Three delicious meals and snacks are offered daily to make sure residents are always eating healthy and delicious meals catered to their needs and tastes. Conveniences, such as housekeeping, transportation, and linen services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more comfortable.

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Overview of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is a gorgeous senior living community offering assisted living in Santa Monica, California. Featuring studio apartments ranging from 350 sq. ft. to 500 sq. ft., residents experience a warm environment that gives them freedom and flexibility to do things however they want. With its B-Fit exercise program, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens encourages residents to stay fit and active through fun and research-based social exercises. Residents also find comfort in knowing that a dedicated team is available 24 hours a day to provide assistance when needed.

As a compassionate senior living community, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens encourages its residents’ individuality through its wonderful amenities and top-notch services to complement the way of life they choose. Residents can access a salon/barbershop, fitness center, library, personalized care, and engaging programs. To make residents’ lives more convenient, the community also provides housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance to give residents more time to do the things they love.

Starting Price $6,780/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Brookdale Ocean House offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 150 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Respite care supports short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A fitness center, courtyard and garden, theatre, and billiards area create spaces for exercise, outdoor time, entertainment, and games. The beauty and barber shop allows residents to handle grooming within the community. The starting price is $7,270 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. With a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, the area falls in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Brookdale Ocean House is administered by Helen Lee and operated by Blc Ocean House.

Starting Price $7,270/Month Info Pricing updated on February 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 3

Sweet Home Senior Living 3 provides assisted living and hospice care in Van Nuys, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone with a terminal illness.

The community has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Sweet Home Senior Living 3 may suit someone who prefers a small community, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet there.

Lusine Srmikyan serves as the administrator, and Sweet Home Senior Living 2 operates the community. Located in the Valley Glen neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 73, meaning most errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Ivy Park at Santa Monica

1312 15Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Overview of Ivy Park at Santa Monica

Located in the charming neighborhoods of Santa Monica, CA, Ivy Park at Santa Monica is a thriving senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. It offers various care services, such as medication management, concierge physician services, and round-the-clock personal care support. Residents can also take advantage of the breathtaking seaside views, dining opportunities, and shopping, all within a short distance from the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Ivy Park at Santa Monica aims to provide residents with a new and satisfying experience by combining exceptional care with a wide range of amenities. The community has a full-service salon, hydro spa, activities studio, library, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and The Vine at Ivy Restaurant, providing carefully prepared meals and a lovely dining experience. Services like weekly housekeeping and laundry, an emergency response system, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a range of social and educational programs are also provided to residents. Aside from utilities and cable hookups, other amenities include room service and meals for guests, daily housekeeping, pet care, and walking services.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 2

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 is a paradisal senior living community in Valley Glen, CA, offering a comfortable and enriching environment for assisted living. An array of snug and stunning living spaces are offered to provide residents with a relaxing living environment for enjoying their personal time. Residents are provided access to an array of care services, including daily living activities assistance, incontinence care, and hospice care to make sure their needs are met accordingly.

With no chores to worry about, residents can focus on living their best lives and enjoy all the great things the community has to offer. These include delightful meals and refueling snacks, various social and recreational activities, and thoughtful amenities. Here, residents are provided with everything they need to lead purposeful lives and enjoy a high quality of life.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 1

Sweet Home Senior Living 1 offers assisted living and hospice care in Van Nuys, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while hospice care centers on comfort and symptom management near the end of life.

There are six beds. The small size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in a very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can live with their pets. Lusine Srmikyan serves as the administrator, and Sweet Home Senior Living 2 operates the community.

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Overview of Welbrook Santa Monica

Focused on memory care and assisted living, Welbrook Santa Monica serves residents in Santa Monica, CA. The operators, Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica LLC and Alta Sr Lvng, Inc., have Catalina Cole as administrator.

Assisted living covers a resident’s dressing, bathing, and memory care. Residents who may wander are cared for in memory care, where supervision comes inside a secured space.

Fifty beds put it in the smaller range, where staff get acquainted with each resident. Everyone living there has a private studio.

The neighborhood earns an 88 on Walk Score, which is very walkable. A good share of errands can be walked from here.

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Overview of Savant of Santa Monica

Savant of Santa Monica offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. These two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

Chef-prepared meals are provided, with accommodations for no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets, so residents with those dietary needs can receive meals prepared within those guidelines. A salon, fitness center, walking paths and gardening spaces support grooming, exercise and outdoor activities on site, while engaging daily events and scheduled transportation add structured activities and rides beyond the community. A Walk Score of 90 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $4,200/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Santa Monica at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 83/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Monica, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 67The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Monica, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Santa Monica, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 13 assisted living facilities in Santa Monica, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Santa Monica, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Santa Monica, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Santa Monica, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.