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

About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens in Santa Monica, California offers assisted living services to seniors who may need a little extra help with daily tasks. The community provides a range of amenities and services to ensure residents can live a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle. From assistance with housekeeping and meals to help with bathing and dressing, the compassionate care team is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency needs.

Residents at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens can enjoy personalized care plans that cater to their specific needs, allowing them to maintain their independence while receiving the support they require. The community offers a variety of floor plan options, providing residents with spacious apartments filled with natural light and plenty of room for visitors. Basic utilities, maintenance, and transportation are typically included in the monthly fee, so residents can focus on enjoying life without the stress of managing multiple bills.

The community also offers a Personal Solutions program, allowing residents to have personal items delivered right to their door. This convenient service lets residents or their families purchase everyday items such as toiletries and household products with ease. With free delivery in discreet packaging, residents can maintain their privacy while receiving the essentials they need.

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is situated just blocks away from the beach, Palisades Park, and the Santa Monica Pier, offering residents the opportunity to embrace a vacation lifestyle with the comforts of home. The community's assisted living program includes engaging activities, B-Fit exercise classes, and a healthy menu to support overall well-being. Residents can enjoy resort-style amenities and a vibrant social calendar, providing plenty of opportunities to stay connected and active.

At Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens, seniors can truly make themselves at home in an elegant community filled with Southern California charm. With a focus on living well and aging well, the care team is dedicated to helping residents live life to the fullest while receiving the support they need. Whether residents want to explore new hobbies, relax by the beach, or simply enjoy time with family and friends, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors to thrive.

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

5

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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