Savant of Santa Monica
Nursing Home · California, CA
Savant of Santa Monica
Nursing Home · California, CA
Savant of Santa Monica is a senior living community located in Santa Monica, California. It offers assisted living services with a focus on personalized care and engaging programs. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to local shops, dining, and the beach.
174-bed community Rank #249 / 1665Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 1665 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
2 years in operation Rank #1034 / 1209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1034th out of 1209 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #171 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 18, 2023
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198320378
Savant of Santa Monica is administrated by Joe Saldana.
Owner NameSanta Monica Operations LLC
Emergency SystemsEmergency alert system in place.
24-Hour Staffing
Private Apartments
Chef-Prepared Meals
Engaging Daily Events
Salon
Fitness Classes
Book Library
Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Gardening Spaces
Movie Theater
Music Lounge
Parking Area
ActivitiesEngaging daily events are offered.
Specific ProgramsServices & Amenities, Cuisine, Culinary & Dining
Starting Price$4,200 per month
Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals are provided.
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
4 citations
36 complaints
68 total visits
55 complaint visits
2 official inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (325% above)
• Complaint visits (323% above)
• Other visits (57% above)
• Total complaints (157% above)
• Complaints per year (155% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Citations per year (61% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total visits (325% above)
• Complaint visits (323% above)
• Other visits (57% above)
• Total complaints (157% above)
• Complaints per year (155% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Citations per year (61% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 61% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 61% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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.
| 68 | 16 | This facility has 325% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (68 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 325% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 55 | 13 | This facility has 323% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (55 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 323% 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.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 36 | 14 | This facility has 157% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (36 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 157% worse |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 12 | 4.7 | This facility has 155% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 4.7).↑ 155% worse |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Savant of Santa Monica
Who is the owner of Savant of Santa Monica?
The legal owner and operator of Savant of Santa Monica is Santa Monica Operations Llc.
Is Savant of Santa Monica in a walkable area?
Savant of Santa Monica has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Who is the administrator of Savant of Santa Monica?
Joe Saldana is the administrator of Savant of Santa Monica.
How many beds does Savant of Santa Monica have?
Savant of Santa Monica has 174 beds.
Has Savant of Santa Monica had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Savant of Santa Monica has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Savant of Santa Monica?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Savant of Santa Monica in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Savant of Santa Monica?
Savant of Santa Monica is located at 1447 17TH STREET.
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