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7651 Alcove Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605
4.0
(1 reviews)
My mother-in-law is at the Country Home and she's doing alright. The food is better than where she was and staff is good. She says that she's happier there. ...
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23450 Madison Street, Torrance, CA 90505
3.9
(12 reviews)
We placed our mother at the Villa Sorrento. Overall, we're very pleased. Her room was nice and fresh. They keep it pretty clean. The staff is very accommodating. I'm happy that we decided to put her there. We checked to make sure that the building wa...
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3425 McLaughlin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066
3.8
(8 reviews)
Bentley Manor by Serenity Care Health was clean. The people were very friendly. I visited the memory care and the staff was very thorough....
$4,500
16409 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706
3.8
(7 reviews)
Woodruff Care Home looked clean. They were probably better staffed than the other one we visited. Our problem wasn't the facility, but the distance that would be involved with me being there. We decided that it was a little too far away, even though ...
$2,750
1000 SO. FLOWER ST., Inglewood, CA 90301
3.8
(7 reviews)
I would recommend Centinela Valley Care Retirement. I had my mother there and it's fabulous. The meals they served were gorgeous and delicious. I've got samples of that. The staff members were courteous. They called me with any medical changes they w...
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1950 E. 5TH ST., Long Beach, CA 90802
3.8
(7 reviews)
I have visited Crofton Manor Inn. The rooms were nice. It is all set up for someone who needed assisted living. Most of the people that I met there were Christians. They had an exercise room and a game room. It had everything that you would need. It ...
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7055 Shoup Avenue, West Hills, CA 91307
3.8
(5 reviews)
Calvary Church nearby with wheelchair access. Ideal location....
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753 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007
3.8
(10 reviews)
We have chosen Arcadian Retirement Center for my aunt. I felt comfortable coming in there. The staff members were really friendly, really helpful, and a lot of our questions were answered, which was nice. It looked really like a home atmosphere almos...
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5946 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411
3.7
(13 reviews)
We liked Seaside Terrace because it's nice and close to home. It's clean and it's the best one that I have seen. The people were also nice, the location was good, and I felt safer for my dad to be there. The person who toured me was very helpful, too...
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20920 Earl Street, Torrance, CA 90503
3.7
(17 reviews)
My mom was in Huntington Retirement Hotel for respite. The care was excellent. They were very attentive to my mom. My mom was very comfortable being there. The accommodations and the rooms were nice. The activities were great. She got to meet new fri...
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13530 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
3.7
(4 reviews)
Evergreen Chateau in Van Nuys is a very good facility in my opinion, the staff is so friendly, the residents gets a AAA treatment for the amount of money they pay, the doctor comes to the facility twice a month and really examine the residents, I kno...
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10610 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311
3.7
(4 reviews)
Best rehab in the area......no place is perfect, but they do a good job on just about every aspect of care. ...
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1740 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804
3.6
(3 reviews)
Hacienda Grande was a really nice place, but it was too small. The building was fine, but it didn't have enough residents there. Everybody was fine and very friendly. There was a little room where they were having their coffee clutch, but there were ...
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11320 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340
3.6
(3 reviews)
Everything about Mother Gertrude Home was great during our visit on the community. It was clean, and the rooms were a nice size. The staff was readily available. They were able to show us their calendar of activities, and it was full of activities. ...
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11201 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
3.6
(6 reviews)
We have a place for my mom at the Inn on the Boulevard. It's very nice. The food is really good. My mom is very happy there. The rooms and the accommodations are very nice. She's going to be moving to a different unit so she's closer to the dining ha...
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901 West Santa Anita Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776
3.6
(6 reviews)
I was extremely pleased with Vista Cove. It was very clean, they kept it up. Whenever any situation arose, they would notify me and I just felt everyone was professional. I would recommend it to other seniors. ...
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245 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
3.6
(3 reviews)
My mom is now at Jasmin Terrace at El Molino. We chose this place because it's more affordable. They're meeting all my mom's needs. It's an assisted living facility and they help her with everything that she can't do for herself, like combing her hai...
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237 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
3.5
(9 reviews)
I really liked Villa Redondo. The staff member who helped me there was very nice. The dining area was very appealing. The place was clean and didn't smell....
$3,500
1760 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
3.5
(2 reviews)
We happened to be in the Pasadena region and decided to stop in to see Bella Vista assisted living facility while searching for a place for an acquaintance to live in the area. The outside looked clean and well maintained, much like a really nice co...
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2100 S. Western Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732
3.5
(2 reviews)
Little Sisters of the Poor seems to be a pretty solid living arrangement for people that are seeking an assisted living provider. While I cannot comment on the staff, amenities, or facilities in great detail, from what I saw, all seemed to be pretty ...
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Assisted Living
Conrad
5.0
Review of Brookdale Ocean House
My daughter, a longtime resident of Santa Monica, found this place for me, an elderly widower. I am glad she did. The location is perfect, across the street from the beach, and near the pier. The...
Assisted Living
Davis
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
Susan
4.0
Review of Ivy Park at Santa Monica
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!
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
Low-income seniors residing in Santa Monica may be eligible for assistance programs that can help them cover the cost of assisted living. Currently, there are two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (213) 738-4004 | 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. |
| VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | 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 | (310) 394-9871 | 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 | (323) 939-0506 | 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 | (213) 383-4519 | 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. |
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.
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