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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA

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Santa Monica is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Santa Monica, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Santa Monica is about $5,477, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 843 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Santa Monica, CA

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Photo of Ciela
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is your time.Ciela is your place.If you live life on your own terms, make your own choices and have abundant energy, you’re probably determined to keep it that way, no matter your age or ability.But too often, the transition to living with assistance feels like you can’t be you anymore: that...
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Photo of Beverly Hills Loving Care
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sunny Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Ladera Vista
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Rehabilitation Centre of Beverly Hills
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Centre is the first Skilled Nursing facility to be built in the Beverly Hills area in over 25 years. It was completed in March of 1997, as a state-of-the-art, 150 bed Skilled Nursing facility. With large common areas and rich furnishings and decor, The Centre offers a healthcare environment...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital, you or your loved one will receive high-quality care designed to restore function and independence as fully, quickly, and safely as possible. Our attentive, caring staff provide skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, meal...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Windsor Healthcare
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital is a beautifully decorated 24-hour skilled nursing facility who's goals are not only to meet the physical needs of our residents, but the psycho-social aspects as well. We provide a specialized Korean unit which offers Korean speaking nurses and other staff for...
Photo of Country Villa North
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Mu-gung-hwa Silver Town
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Monica is $5,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $4,971 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA vs. nearby cities

Santa Monica, CA
$5,477/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Monica, CA
$5,477/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica vs. other types of senior living

$5,453/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,477/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,025/mo
Studio
$7,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,358/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$13,447/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Monica over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Santa Monica

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Monica

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Brookdale Ocean House in Santa Monica, CA

4.2
The community is sometimes short on staff. The Executive Director always has an open door to discuss things with anybody. They have activities available for the residents and some include: bridge, blackjack, mahjong and more for the residents.

Santa Monica nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Monica nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Monica, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Santa Monica nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Santa Monica that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Monica nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Monica Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Monica nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Monica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Monica nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Monica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Monica, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Monica nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Santa Monica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Monica, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Sunrise of Westlake Village and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Monica, California. See full list of communities.

There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Santa Monica, California. See the full list.

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