Savant of Santa Monica

Savant of Santa Monica is a family-owned senior living community that's been serving residents since 1978, right in Santa Monica close to the ocean, and it offers a wide range of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and even some nursing home options for those who need more help. The staff, many of whom have been there for years, provide daily support with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and help moving around, and people can also get care for conditions like incontinence or memory loss, plus there are licensed nurses on-site and doctors on call when needed. Residents live in private furnished studio or two-room apartments with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, cable TV, an emergency alert system, and even the option to bring their pets since it's a pet-friendly place. Meals are chef-prepared and served in a full-service dining room, with menus featuring special diets like low-salt or less sugar when needed, and residents don't need to worry about chores since housekeeping, linen, and apartment maintenance are handled by the staff. There are lots of common spaces, like a dining room, lounge, gardens, walking paths, a courtyard that's great for fresh air, a theater, a music lounge, a small library, a games room, fitness center, beauty salon and barbershop, and a computer room, so there's plenty to do even inside, and Wi-Fi is available throughout. The community hosts daily events, group fitness classes, creative art lessons, movies, yoga, concerts, and outings, all planned by a full-time activities director, and there are both staff-led and resident-run activities so people can stay busy and social if they want. Transportation is available for errands or appointments, and there's a parking area for residents and their visitors, plus they help arrange non-medical rides if needed. For those who need more support, the staff coordinate with outside caregivers, and families can help create care plans to make sure each resident gets the help that fits them best. The environment feels warm and relaxed, with a focus on everyone's comfort, safety, and dignity, and though the staff is friendly, sometimes the community does face short staffing, which can make responses slower. The building and grounds have been recently remodeled, are kept clean, and are smoke-free indoors, and each apartment is equipped to support aging in place, so residents don't have to move if they need more help as time goes on. The monthly rate is $3,000 with a $1,000 entry fee, and the community is licensed under California number 198320378. Savant of Santa Monica offers stability, kindness, and care in a place that feels as close to home as possible while making sure everyone's needs-physical, mental, social, and spiritual-are met with honest attention.