10625 LEFFINGWELL ROAD, Norwalk, CA 90650
4.0
(7 reviews)
They are very attentive with their patients. All the staff were very helpful and that’s how they always seem to remain. ...
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10625 LEFFINGWELL ROAD, Norwalk, CA 90650
4.0
(7 reviews)
They are very attentive with their patients. All the staff were very helpful and that’s how they always seem to remain. ...
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5125 MONTE VISTA ST., Los Angeles, CA 90042
4.0
(1 reviews)
My brother is presently in Highland Park Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre for rehab. They have been pretty accommodating with his needs, and we do like the care. It's a clean facility. The only thing that he sometimes has a problem with is the food....
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120 BELLEFONTAINE STREET, Pasadena, CA 91105
4.0
(1 reviews)
The staff and facilities were nice. The overall atmosphere was pleasent and the residents seemed to be happy. It is hard not to feel sadthough surrounded by people who are incapatitated. The Californian tried their best to make the lives of their res...
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16955 VANOWEN STREET, Van Nuys, CA 91406
4.0
(1 reviews)
My mom is now at Lake Balboa Care Center. It's an older facility, but compared to another one that I went to, it's much better. However, the staff members seem to lose things quite often, and when you ask for help, you get pushed from one person to a...
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4760 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90230
4.0
(1 reviews)
My son is 40 years old and he needs care so we went looking for a facility for him. We heard about Didi Hirsch from our daughter, who is a social worker. So we got the place for him and he shares a room with someone. The facility is clean. The staf...
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6740 WILBUR AVE, Reseda, CA 91335
4.0
(1 reviews)
The rehab staff at The Center at Park West was nice. They seemed to offer a lot of rehab like if they needed to walk with a walker or anything like that until they got to where they can walk on their own or walk to where they got out or can leave. Th...
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3966 MARCASEL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90066
4.0
(1 reviews)
My wife is in Country Villa Mar Vista, and it’s very similar to a hospital in ambiance. The staff and the services are terrific. They have bingo, play some games, and do crossword puzzles. The food is fine, adequate, good, and tasty. It’s not gourmet...
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1035 W BEVERLY BLVD, Montebello, CA 90640
4.0
(4 reviews)
My 89 year old mother went here due to a fall hip fracture. We couldn't believe how caring kind and attentive the staff was. The therapy here is top of the line the most patient supporting staff. We were blessed to have my mother here. ...
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13922 Cerise Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250
4.0
(1 reviews)
My father was at Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center of Hawthorne. The facility had physical therapy and it was very clean. They had great customer service and gave attention to the residents. Although at times, they were understaffed and they could ...
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2725 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
4.0
(2 reviews)
My mom was at Broadway By the Sea rehabilitation. We love it. They did remarkable work. My mom's room was a typical hospital type. The food was OK. The care was fine. Some of the staff members were helpful, but some were not. The therapy was good. My...
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4800 DELTA AVENUE, Rosemead, CA 91770
4.0
(7 reviews)
My mother spent six weeks in the Mission Care after her hip replacement surgery since April 2021. The nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and staffs were all loving and caring. Nicole (the nurse) would hold my mom’s hands to encourag...
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1470 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
4.0
(4 reviews)
My mother recently spent 2 months at Eisenhower recovering from a hip fracture. We were very happy with the care she received. The staffs are friendly and responsive. I would definitely recommend checking out the facility if you are considering a ...
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21414 S Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
3.9
(11 reviews)
We visited Heritage Rehabilitation Center. It was nice, but it was already full. The people were nice and the place was clean. One thing that we did not smell is urine, which is important. The staff was very friendly....
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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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409 W. GLENOAKS BLVD., Glendale, CA 91202
3.8
(5 reviews)
Extremely happy My mother in law Has been a resident For 9 years. They have Been awesome in her care. Was in the facility When inspectors came in the inspectors were Rude and very disrespectful but staff Seemed to accommodate Them and in the...
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5650 RESEDA BLVD, Tarzana, CA 91356
3.8
(5 reviews)
Last Sunday was a perfect example of why we recommend Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation. Our sister/sister-in-law needed to get into her mobilized wheel chair. I called, was transferred to Marie and within 5 minutes Theresa oversaw this. Over the tim...
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1400 WEST GLENOAKS BLVD, Glendale, CA 91201
3.8
(5 reviews)
The place is clean, the nurses and staff are very courteous and respectful, and most of all food they serve is good as if I'm not in a nursing home. Their Physical Therapy program is ecxellent, they attended to me every step of the way. They even ha...
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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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250 Fairview Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
3.7
(10 reviews)
Loved the nursing staff and therapy team here. Upper management was very patient with my mom and took good care of her. ...
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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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Davis
4.0
Review of Fireside Convalescent Hospital
My mom stayed in Fireside Convalescent Hospital. The food was okay. The facility was pretty clean. They pretty much have everything on the site. They probably have a schedule of cleaning, but...
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ReviewerFC090324A
2.0
Review of Berkley East Healthcare Center
I was at Berkley East Healthcare Center. They were not very nice and they weren't helpful at all. I was there for at least two months. The third night, they were trying to send me home, and I...
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ReviewerFC090324A
4.0
Review of Berkley West Healthcare Center
I was at Berkley West Healthcare Center. They didn't serve meals in the common areas. They gave you meals in your room. I never even knew there was a dining area. I was there for about six weeks...
Comparing average monthly costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms, costs in Santa Monica are $304 above those in the average American city. However, Santa Monica’s rates fall below California’s statewide median by $1,187.
Santa Monica’s prices are slightly under Oxnard’s average of $8,365. However, seniors in the Santa Maria area pay $1,902 more for nursing home care. San Diego residents see even higher prices, averaging $2,662 over costs in Santa Monica. In El Centro, though, rates drop to $664 less than Santa Monica’s costs.
Santa Monica
$8,060
California
$9,247
United States
$7,756
Oxnard
$8,365
Santa Maria
$9,962
San Diego
$10,722
El Centro
$7,396
In Santa Monica, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,060 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $10,570 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Comparing nursing home rates to costs for other types of senior care in Santa Monica can help families as they explore placement options for their aging loved ones. Adult day health care is the most affordable, with a median cost of $1,647 per month. Assisted living carries a monthly average price of $5,000. Home care and home health care are slightly more expensive, with average prices of $5,434 and $5,529, respectively. Nursing home rooms come at the highest cost among these choices. The average cost for a semiprivate room in this city is $8,060, and the average price for a private room is $10,570.
Home care
$5,434
Home health care
$5,529
Adult day health care
$1,647
Assisted living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing home (private room)
$10,570
Note: Data for Santa Monica was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles Area, was used instead.
Santa Monica’s seniors and their caregivers can reach out to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related services. These organizations may help older individuals remain independent at home longer and delay the need for institutional care. Some programs can help elders prepare for entry into a nursing home and support their well-being as long-term care facility residents.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging meets the needs of Los Angeles County seniors in the community and long-term care facilities. This agency offers care management, in-home care services, hot meals, transportation and adult day care. ClubWISE coordinates a variety of social and fitness activities and volunteer opportunities. Caregivers can participate in support groups and training. Nursing home residents and their families can connect with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for advocacy assistance. |
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | (800) 399-4529 | LAFLA offers free civil legal counsel and representation to low-income individuals. This organization can provide guidance with appeals, denials and terminations of In-Home Supportive Services, Supplemental Security Income, Medi-Cal and VA benefits. Extensive self-help information on government benefits is also available. |
Helping Hands Senior Foundation | (818) 279-6580 | Helping Hands Senior Foundation offers free information and referrals for older residents. An intake coordinator and team prepare a care plan based on needs, support structure and financial situation. They strive to connect clients with free, insured or heavily subsidized programs, including home care, adult day care, food assistance, medical equipment and palliative care. Helping Hands also helps with assisted living and nursing home placement. |
Los Angeles Housing Department Handyworker Program | (213) 808-8803 | The LAHD Handyworker Program provides free minor home repairs that can enable income-eligible seniors to age at home. Qualifying homeowners can receive up to $5,000 for home modifications, including handrails, ramps, window and door repair or replacement, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and seismic shutoff valves. Renters can receive up to $300 for safety devices, including grab bars, bath seats and handheld showers. |