Pricing ranges from
    $4,995 – 5,730/month

    Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

    851 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
    4.1 · 43 reviews
    • Assisted living
    For pricing and availability(510) 508-4507

    Pricing

    $4,995+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,730+/moSuiteAssisted Living

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Medication management
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Mental wellness program
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Coordination with health care providers

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision
    • 12-16 hour nursing

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Telephone
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Private bathrooms
    • Air-conditioning
    • Kitchenettes
    • Fully furnished
    • Wifi
    • Internet

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Wellness center
    • Pet friendly
    • Dining room
    • Outdoor space
    • Garden
    • Small library
    • Gaming room
    • Computer center
    • Fitness room
    • Beauty salon

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Scheduled daily activities
    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Planned day trips

    4.14 · 43 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Building

      4.3
    • Value

      3.9

    Location

    Map showing location of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

    About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

    Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is an assisted living community nestled near the picturesque Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California. The community strikes a balance between personalized care and the freedom for residents to engage in activities they love, all set in a location just blocks from the iconic Santa Monica beach, Palisades Park, and the Santa Monica Pier. Whether residents wish to take in the vibrant local arts at Bergamot Station Arts Center or relax among the stacks of the Ocean Park Library, the location offers both inspiration and tranquility.

    Within the elegant surrounds of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens, residents experience the charm of Southern California alongside modern amenities and attentive support. There are several floor plans available, allowing residents to select an apartment that suits their taste and needs. Each apartment is designed with comfort and independence in mind, and residents benefit from regular housekeeping and dining services, making everyday living convenient and worry-free.

    The community emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, supporting residents in living life to its fullest. The care team enthusiastically assists with activities of daily living, providing compassionate support with respect and understanding. For health and wellness, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offers the B-Fit exercise classes and healthy, delicious menu options, ensuring residents have opportunities to stay physically and socially active. The vibrant social calendar features unique programs such as the Film Appreciation Club, urban gardening workshops, and chair tai chi classes, fostering both wellness and engagement. Social highlights like the Music Makers Circle and the Evening Under the Stars Series create a sense of camaraderie and celebration.

    Residents can also take advantage of the Personal Solutions program, a convenient service that allows individuals or their families to order personal care items—ranging from toothpaste and hand soap to hearing aid batteries and hygiene products—with easy delivery right to their front door. These items come in discreet, plain packaging and can be set up as recurring shipments or one-time orders, billed directly to the resident’s monthly statement. This thoughtful program frees residents from the hassle of shopping and helps maintain their routine in comfort and privacy.

    Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is not only about the care provided but is equally about lifestyle. The community boasts resort-style amenities and inviting social spaces, including inviting common areas, a beautiful courtyard, a physical therapy space, a recreation room, a library, a salon, and appealing dining rooms. With a devoted team focused on taking care of the little things, residents have more time and freedom to pursue their interests, build friendships, and enjoy everything the coastal setting has to offer.

    In sum, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens provides an inviting and vibrant setting where seniors can enjoy independence with assistance when needed, making it a place where aging well and living well go hand in hand.

    About Brookdale

    We are all aging; some of us never stop living. So when the time comes to determine how you or your loved one will spend their later years in life, you'll have questions… Will I be heard? Will I be forgotten? How can I stay active? Will I be able to still grow as a person? Will my children still look up to me? Or down at me? How can I just be her daughter again? How can I continue to contribute to something meaningful? What do I do now? What do we do next? What do I do…to keep on living my life? Brookdale's senior living solutions will help answer those questions for those who may be in need of an assisted living facility or some other level of senior living care. That's why the people of Brookdale offer new answers to the age-old question of aging. Framing everything we do inside your vision for all the places you'd still like your life to go. As an individual. A couple. A family. Being a trusted partner in bringing all those places you seek in life- to life. By listening to your needs. Understanding the life you want for yourself or your loved one. Then customizing a solution that puts life, close within reach. At Brookdale, you can expect us to be a trusted partner by listening and understanding your needs, discussing potential solutions and options, mutually determining the right thing to do and working with you to take action together. Then we customize a solution that puts the life you want within reach. It is our job to provide solutions for the unmet needs of those who seek senior living solutions. We do this with over 675+ retirement communities with the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents in 41 states (as of August 30, 2021), and with a wide range of innovative programs and services. Brookdale associates' passion, courage and true sense of partnership make Brookdale what it is. More than a company, it is a calling.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    20

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    7

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    26 Jun 2024
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during the inspection visit.
    16 May 2024
    Confirmed deficiencies in the signal system and lack of supervision at the facility based on interviews and record reviews.
    • § 1569.312(e)
    • § 87303(i)(1)
    02 Feb 2024
    Investigated a complaint that staff did not issue a refund as agreed and found that the refund was issued according to the terms of the agreement, deeming the allegation unsubstantiated.
    02 Feb 2024
    Unsubstantiated the complaint regarding a resident not receiving an itemized statement of charges at the facility.
    25 Jan 2024
    Confirmed inadequate activities provided for residents but unsubstantiated claims of preventing residents from having visitors.
    • § 87219(a)
    24 Jan 2024
    Investigated allegations of theft and financial abuse at the facility, found no conclusive evidence. Residents reportedly had missing items, but most expressed no concerns. Financial abuse claims due to overcharging for services were also unsubstantiated, with charges aligning with resident agreements.
    02 Aug 2023
    Confirmed staff did not prevent residents from having visitors during reasonable hours.
    • § 87219(a)
    25 Jul 2023
    Confirmed allegation of insufficient staff and lack of communication, while other allegations were unsubstantiated.
    • § 87468.2(a)(7)
    • § 87468.2(a)(4)
    19 Jun 2023
    Confirmed deficiency in meeting administrator certification requirements.
    • § 87412(d)
    08 Jul 2022
    No deficiencies were cited during the inspection visit focused on infection control measures.
    21 Mar 2022
    Found no evidence to prove the allegation of inadequate supervision of residents.
    13 Oct 2021
    Found no evidence to support the allegations of unnecessary service charges, improper assessment of residents, retention of residents with unstageable pressure injuries, or retention of residents needing a higher level of care. All allegations unsubstantiated.
    15 Jun 2021
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during inspection visit focusing on infection control measures.
    22 Feb 2021
    Investigated allegations of resident injuries and falls with no evidence found to support the claims.
    13 Aug 2020
    Found no evidence of staff not having planned activities for residents. Residents mentioned limited activities due to COVID-19 precautions.
    12 Aug 2020
    Investigated the allegation telephonically due to COVID-19 precautions, interviewing 10 out of 69 residents, and conducted an exit interview with the administrator.
    11 Feb 2020
    Conducted a case management visit to review licensing procedures and regulations with the Health and Wellness Director.
    04 Feb 2020
    Investigated allegations of staff neglect, resident needs not being met, resident being left unattended, lack of clean environment, failure to provide proper notice of rent increase, overcharging for services, and failure to safeguard personal belongings at the facility.
    28 Jan 2020
    Reviewed an allegation that staff failed to provide residents with a description of additional costs related to a rent increase; found insufficient evidence to support the claim, with most residents acknowledging receipt of adequate information.
    26 Nov 2019
    Reviewed complaints about elevator disrepair and lack of transportation services for residents; found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.
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