Brookdale Ocean House

Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Enjoy beachfront senior living with Brookdale Ocean House, a remarkable senior living community located in Santa Monica, California, offering assisted living. The community features studios and one-bedroom apartments overlooking a stunning coastal city that boasts beautiful beaches, warm weather, and a vibrant community. With 24-hour monitoring provided by a compassionate team and emergency alert systems, residents are guaranteed a safe and comfortable senior living experience.

Brookdale Ocean House’s convenient location provides easy access to numerous medical facilities along with personal assistance provided by the community, ensuring residents’ holistic care needs are met. To help residents live a fulfilled life, the community also offers signature programs, enriching activities, and access to resort-style amenities. These include access to a fitness center, a library, a therapy room, a courtyard, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

(310) 399-3227

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

20 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 93 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

75%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

112 / 150

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceAugust 18, 2005

CountyLos Angeles

Brookdale Ocean House is legally operated by Blc Ocean House Lp, and administrated by Helen Lee.

Emergency SystemsYes

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Fitness Center

Library

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening / Greenhouse

Private Dining Room

Game Room

Billiards

Theatre

Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities

Landscaped Grounds

Business Centers/Computers

Piano

Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Starting Price$7,270 per month

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 465 - 600 / 530 - 700 sq. ft.

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Brookdale Ocean House

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

465 - 600 sq. ft

1 Bed

530 - 700 sq. ft

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. California average

Latest Inspection September 13, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.	10	10	This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. California avg 10).— At avg
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 facility (1 vs. California avg 3).↓ 67% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.	9	4	This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 4).↑ 125% worse

Inspections & Visits Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	29	16	This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California facility (29 vs. California avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.	24	13	This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (24 vs. California avg 13).↑ 85% worse
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	1	7	This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 7).↓ 86% better
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. California avg 4).— At avg

Complaint Investigations Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 24 complaint visits.	19	10	This facility has 90% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (19 vs. California avg 10).↑ 90% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s record is mixed, with recent inspections showing full compliance but prior substantiated deficiencies in staffing, maintenance, and resident rights violations. The most recent inspection on September 13, 2025, found no deficiencies, while investigations in mid-2023 substantiated inadequate staffing and failure to maintain elevators and facility repairs. Serious issues included a September 29, 2023 substantiated financial abuse case involving $10,000 stolen by staff, along with failures to timely report abuse and ensure staff criminal clearance.

Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority

General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits

Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

1.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Santa Monica's city center to Brookdale Ocean House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.88 miles to nearest hospital (West Los Angeles VA Medical Center)

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