Occupancy rate
44%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Assisted Living in Santa Monica
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Assisted Living in Santa Monica
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.
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 80 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
56 / 128
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 26, 2006
CountyLos Angeles
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is legally operated by Blc Gardens-santa Monica Lh Llc, and administrated by Ralph Balbin.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Library
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Game Room
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Piano
ActivitiesResidents can participate in various activities including gardening, music, and exercise classes.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$6,780 per month
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with a variety of meal options including crab cakes, Cajun jambalaya, and beef enchiladas.
Meals IncludedYes
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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 350 / 500 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Assisted Living
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Private Rooms
1
350 - 500 sq. ft
Inspection History
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.
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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (25% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (20% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (25% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (20% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 1, 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.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 10).↓ 30% better |
|
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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% 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.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 4).↑ 75% 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.
| 20 | 16 | This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California facility (20 vs. California avg 16).↑ 25% worse |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (15 vs. California avg 13).↑ 15% worse |
|
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 facility (0 vs. California avg 7).↓ 100% better |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
|
Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 15 complaint visits.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (12 vs. California avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated substantiated deficiencies related to insufficient staffing, inadequate resident supervision, and failure to provide adequate activities. The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, cited one deficiency for three of six staff lacking current first aid/CPR certifications, while prior complaint investigations in 2024 substantiated failures in monitoring a fall-risk resident and maintaining an effective call system. Multiple other complaints about care, refunds, and supervision were unsubstantiated, showing some compliance amid ongoing operational challenges.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is located in Santa Monica, California.
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1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Monica's city center to Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.65 miles to nearest hospital (West Los Angeles VA Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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