Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens stands as a senior living community right in Santa Monica, California, where folks can find different levels of care all on one campus, so if someone's looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, all those are available here in either private rooms, semi-private rooms, or studios, with options for suites that even have balconies and sometimes an ocean view, which is pretty nice when someone wants to sit out and watch the sun or feel some fresh air. The building's a mid-rise design with housing for adults 55 and over, and pets are allowed, so people can bring along their small companions, plus the community even has a house cat and a dog, with pet-friendly policies to help residents enjoy animal companionship. Staff members provide round-the-clock assistance with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there are emergency alert systems and wellness services every hour of every day, so help's always close by if needed.
Residents here can choose an independent living option with hassle-free services like housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and yard care, or they can receive more hands-on support in assisted living or in a special memory care unit, where folks with Alzheimer's or dementia benefit from safe, secure environments and memory-focused activities that help reduce confusion and keep wandering at bay, including memory-stimulating displays, a tool table, and setups with baby items or wedding paraphernalia. Skilled nursing's available on site for people who need more advanced medical care, and there are in-home and concierge medical services, house calls, telephone doctor visits, primary care, medication therapy, and management for illnesses, injuries, allergic reactions, and pain-plus vision care, hospice, physical therapy, and more, all brought right to the resident's room. Support extends to non-medical needs too, with aides giving companionship or help for folks still living at home.
Meals are served in a main dining room with nice table settings, and room service's also available, and residents pick from full-size kitchens, kitchenettes in their own rooms, or even a bistro where they can sit with friends, and menus accommodate special diets like low-fat, low-sodium, or other restrictions that doctors might order. The activity calendar is long and varied, offering tai chi, bingo, movies, book clubs, lectures, educational programs, musical events, birthday dinners, religious services, game nights, computer access, offsite outings, and group fitness with the B-Fit program promoting social exercise. People can find quiet time in a library, engage in arts and crafts, or relax in seating nooks and outdoor gardens, and many gathering places have WiFi and cable TV, with common rooms, patios, and secure outdoor walking areas for fresh air and sunlight.
Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a fitness center, a gym, and private cleaning services, and the grounds are secured for safety, welcoming to visitors, and filled with flowers in the hallways and a community garden where residents can relax or help tend the plants. Transportation gets folks to appointments or outings without hassle, and the community offers help with chores and daily tasks so everyone's as independent as possible while getting the right amount of support. Special programs focus on memory care, lifelong learning, group music, and supporting the independence and wellness of every person, whether someone's looking for a little extra help or staying active and social in retirement. Apartments range from small studios to one-bedroom, two-bathroom suites, ensuring there's a fit for many needs, and options are available for both solo living and shared rooms if preferred. Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens makes it possible for residents to age well, live well, and enjoy security, social life, and personalized care in one place.
