Assisted Living Communities in Santa Monica, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Monica, CA below include 711 Assisted Living facilities with 2225 reviews. On average in Santa Monica, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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"My mother was on hospice at Quartz Garden and the caregivers, Art and Marsela were wonderful. Their caring, loving and kind care toward my mom really gave my brother and me peace of mind. I would highly recommend this facility.
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"Very caring staff - they are not even staff...they are like our family. My Mom has been one of their Santa Clarita Assisted Living Facilities for over a year. Even though my gets therapy outside the home, the staff also continues with her in home ca..."
"Patricia's Elder Care is nice and the people are friendly. I chose this place because I feel that my mom will be finally happy there and taken good care of. The dining area is nice, I haven't tried the food yet but it smells great. They showed me the..."
"My mother in law is in Sunshine Heights, it has six residents, I like it, and it's more attentive to her. It's smaller, the communication is better, and the people were qualified. It was clean and organized. They have individualized activities. It wa..."
"My mom is in full assisted living at Sunshine Health Place. It has been very good. The staff members are incredibly helpful. They have really helped my mom adapt. They're very supportive of all of her needs and they take very good care of her. The ac..."
"My dad is in Golden Sunset Haven. I like that it is smaller. People are really attentive. There is a lot of one-on-one attention. It is just a good fit for him. The staff is amazing and great. The food is good also. They have just bedrooms, and it is..."
"I had an excellent experience with Better Living & Care Homes. I reviewed a few different facilities before I decide on this one. The staff members that I meet on the initial visit were very friendly and informative. And, I was able to follow-up with..."
"Thousand Oaks Home Care V was a board and care home. The home had been recently updated. It was very clean. The person who is managing it was very nice to work with. It was a six-bedroom home and it had a nice backyard. It was well kept up and well m..."
"Knollwood Home Care is a home with different rooms and caregivers and nurses on staff. My dad loved the menu and the food. They had an outside garden where they could go and sit. They took care of the residents if they needed to go to doctor's appoin..."
"Flair Manor was extremely clean, and the food was prepared well. The people all had dementia. At that time, there were only five patients. My mother shared a room that had a really nice patio. The staff was lovely, and the people who owned the home w..."
"We placed my grandmother in this residents and had an extremely positive experience. Cilva and her staff are very caring and loving people. My grandmother could be pretty difficult at times and they just cared for her with so much love and kindness. ..."
"I would have liked to go with Leisure Living because the owner is on the board of an Alzheimer’s group and has a lot of knowledge about the patients’ conditions. The place is very close to me, but they didn’t have a vacancy. If they did, I would go t..."
"I found Namuag Guest Home for dad last year, and he made it through till June. It was a wonderful experience all the way around. I was very nervous about finding him the right place that we could afford, and it all had to be done very quickly. It was..."
"I currently have a cousin residing at this facility. The day my cousin moved here he was welcomed like a true family member. We were greeted by a warm heartwarming soup and a cup of cappuccino( honestly i dont know how many facilities actually serve ..."
"I toured Cardinal Yu-Pin Manor. They have an exercise program. They have an activity room and there's a nurse that leads them to warm up the seniors. The workers are very good. They have Bible study. They have a church. They celebrate every occupant'..."
"I couldn’t imagine a board and care facility that is more outstanding than Thousand Oaks. All the basics are here such as a beautiful, clean home, equipment that’s needed to take care of the residents, and a large living room. They are listening to m..."
"They're really good at Elysium. The facility is really clean. The people are nice. Any time there is a problem, they give me feedback. It is really good. It is very homey, and everything has just been redone. It looks brand new too. The dining area i..."
"My mom was a resident of Primrose 3. It was a home with a maximum of six residents. They had excellent caregivers and excellent care. My mother was there, and then she passed away. Overall, it was very good. We were very pleased with the care...."
"Simi Valley is very clean and nice place. The place is close to our home. My mother shares a room, but it’s a very clean room. Their laundry is done, and they bathe them, feed them and take them places.
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"We went with a board and care home called Loving Arms for my dad. So far, we love it. They're very communicative, and we are updated every day on how he is doing. They try to figure out ways to work with my dad and help us figure out how to best supp..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Monica, CA and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living fees in Santa Monica come in at approximately $5,800 per month, which runs about $450 under the national median and around $450 over the California norm. Local fees come in well below rates in San Luis Obispo, where facilities charge roughly $9,410. However, seniors pay more affordable rates of approximately $4,595 in Bakersfield.
Santa Monica
$5,800
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Santa Maria
$6,500
Bakersfield
$4,595
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Los Angeles
$5,748
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Monica, CA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Monica
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Santa Monica, CA
Assisted living costs in Santa Monica come near $5,800 per month, making it the most economical senior care solution surveyed in the city. By comparison, seniors who need nursing home care pay higher fees of $10,646. Home-based care options also cost more, with seniors paying around $7,436 for home health care and roughly $6,864 for in-home care.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,436
Assisted Living Facility
$5,800
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Santa Monica is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oxnard, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is home to a broad range of programs and agencies that help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care and finances. This table features organizations that help older adults find assisted living facilities that fit their lifestyle and budget, connect with social and recreational programs and get answers to financial and legal questions.
WDAC is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Santa Monica region. It provides a range of services to older adults, including wellness support groups, computer classes, social and recreational programs and congregate meals. The agency also has specialists who provide information and referrals to help older adults obtain services in the community.
Veterans obtain one-on-one help with obtaining VA benefits that can help cover assisted living expenses through the Los Angeles Regional Office, located about four miles east of Santa Monica’s city center. At this location, specialists assist with applying for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit.
WISE & Healthy Aging has a long-term care ombudsman that advocates on behalf of those living in assisted living facilities in Santa Monica, ensuring that they receive the services they’re entitled to and mediating conflicts between family members or with facilities. The organization also has a peer counseling program with paraprofessional counselors who provide guidance and support with age-related issues such as poor health, loss and retirement.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to seniors in Santa Monica and the surrounding region. It’s nationally recognized for its Justice for Seniors program, which helps older adults address issues such as advance planning, assigning conservators, preventing elder abuse and obtaining public benefits.
Center for Health Care Rights is a local nonprofit organization. It administers the statewide senior health insurance options counseling program. Through this program, trained volunteers help seniors understand their Medicare benefits, determine eligibility for Medicaid and research long-term care insurance. Seniors can also get help with obtaining prescription drug assistance or dental benefits.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Monica
Santa Monica-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Santa Monica is 259, which is below the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 4.
At $2,216, the average cost of housing in Santa Monica is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Santa Monica offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.50.
In Santa Monica, 66.9% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 28 local transit vehicles per hour. This is more than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 72.7% in Santa Monica – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 79 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Santa Monica ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 238th, and it scored the best in Senior Living & Housing, while it’s lowest score was for Affordability.
In Santa Monica, the number of parks is more than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.
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Review of Brookdale Ocean House
Brookdale Ocean House is a much older facility. The parking is less convenient. But the location is nice, like you can walk to the beach. The room is a little bit smaller but good enough for a...
I went to Ivy Park at Santa Monica. I like the friendliness of the staff. It was very well maintained. The guests seemed to be very happy and very friendly. Everything that was advertised was...
Provider response
Hi Susan, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Santa Monica and we sincerely thank you for the positive review!
I was disappointed with Bentley Suites by Serenity Care Health. It looked to me like it was a converted apartment building into a home and it was just very small, almost depressing. I didn't like...