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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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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Santa Monica, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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205 East Los Feliz Road, Glendale, CA 91205
1.6
(3 reviews)
"Emerald City has three storiess. The building has cracks, and there’s no plan for earthquakes. The people there don’t care, and they want residents who are out of it. The residents are the best. ..."
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7120 CORBIN AVE., Reseda, CA 91335
1.6
(6 reviews)
"I like this facility is because we can coming for visit anytime of the day and we can bring in foods for our relative and feed them. The staffs are very friendly and nice. I saw them many times that they help the elders seem like their own family mem..."
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150 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
1.5
(2 reviews)
"There are some irritating things here at Commonwealth Royale, but my room is OK, and my roommate is OK. It's mostly people in their 70's or 80's, and there are about 60 people. The rooms are big enough. The food is not very good. The staff is good. T..."
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11373 Charnock Road, Los Angeles, CA 90066
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Worst neighbors ever. Dog barks incessantly. Caretakers have explosive yelling matches. Owner Sammy is one of the most disagreeable neighbors and is despised by all around. Currently have a mentally ill patient whom cries daily and has outbursts ..."
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1109 WEST BEVERLY BLVD., Montebello, CA 90640
1.0
(2 reviews)
"We visited and looked around Golden Manor. We had an appointment, but the lady never showed up. The person behind the window gave us the tour, and said she would get back to us, but she never did. I didn't like that. It's affordable, but it's not a v..."
READ MORE12312 Osborne Place, Pacoima, CA 91331
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Sunset Guest Homes operates on a skeleton crew. My room had a broken lazy chair, broken and very dirty shades. They never vacuum the rug then wonder why it gets so dirty. Means are barely passable. This place is for very sick people who don't car..."
READ MORE101 S Fickett Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I did not like the care I received here. I was not treated with respect. The nurses and managers hid a lot of things from me and when my health was bad they ignored it. ..."
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5339 Lennox Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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22361 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
"Villa Mulholland is a residential board and care facility for elderly located in the heart of Woodland Hills, adjacent to Calabasas. Villa M..."
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8839 McLennan Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91343
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly car..."
READ MORE14532 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE241 N. Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90004
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE17241 Raymer St., Northridge, CA 91325
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE17452 Tiara St, Encino, CA 91316
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE831 Irolo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE4541 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90065
"Discovery 4 is an assisted living facility in Los Angeles, CA. Discovery 4 offers activities at their location for residents. These activiti..."
READ MORE4215 Keystone Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
"Eras Home 2 provides apartments. Eras Home 2 is a low rent apartment in Culver City. This apartment provides low income seniors with homes. ..."
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8435 Aura Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential s..."
READ MOREAccording 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.
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!
Assisted Living
Lina
4.0
Review of Bentley Suites
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...
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