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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Santa Monica nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica or another care type is right for you. Browse 106 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Santa Monica.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Angelino Heights, Historic Filipinotown and Los Feliz.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Santa Monica, CA

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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.
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Monica is $5,400 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $4,911 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Santa Monica, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Monica, CA
$5,400/mo

Nursing homes costs in Santa Monica, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Monica, CA
$5,400/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Santa Monica, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,373/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,400/mo

Nursing homes costs in Santa Monica, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,592/mo
Studio
$7,248/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,969/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Monica vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Monica, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Monica, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,400/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,349/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,373/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,754/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Santa Monica, CA:$5,400/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Monica, CA:$4,349/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Santa Monica, CA:$5,373/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Santa Monica, CA:$4,754/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Santa Monica, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Monica and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Santa Monica, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Santa Monica have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Monica, CA$7,350/mo$7,145/mo+2.9%
California$5,886/mo$5,583/mo+5.4%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Santa Monica, CA
2024 average cost:$7,350/mo
2023 average cost:$7,145/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,583/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Meridian at Bella Mar in Santa Monica, CA

4.5
There are lots of activities for the residents here. The facility is very bright, cheerful and full of light. I love the atmosphere here. The staff is great and the residents seem very happy and active. They interact with each other well.

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
68.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
19.2%
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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
53.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
1.4%
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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
44.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
48.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
0.8%
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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
57.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Ocean House, Savant of Santa Monica and Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Monica, California. See full list of communities.
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