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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is legally operated by Blc Gardens-santa Monica Lh Llc, and administrated by Ralph Balbin.
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.
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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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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.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% 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.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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.
| 20 | 16 | This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 15% worse |
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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.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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 inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 350 / 500 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is located in Santa Monica, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens |
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. | Santa Monica (Wilshire Montana) | 128 | Yes | 80 | 5 | 15 | - | 19 | 43.8% | Blc Gardens-Santa Monica Lh LLC | Private Rooms |
| Hollywood Hills Senior Living |
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.
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. | Los Angeles (Central La) | 120 | No | 88 | 4 | 50 | 7 | 5 | 55.8% | Pacifica Hollywood LLC; Hollywood Mgr LLC | 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 | Yes | 48 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 75.5% | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Central Whittier |
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. | Whittier (East Whittier) | 92 | Yes | 83 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 19 | 57.6% | Brea Whittier LLC; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Silverado Rolling Hills Memory Care Community |
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. | Torrance (Walteria) | 68 | Yes | 80 | - | 2 | - | - | 64.7% | Silverado Rolling Hills LLC& Silverado Senior Liv | Private Rooms |
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is in the Wilshire Montana neighborhood of Santa Monica.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is Blc Gardens-Santa Monica Lh Llc.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens's occupancy is 44%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens on this page.
Ralph Balbin is the administrator of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens has 128 beds.
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