851 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
44 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Bentley Suites has 21 state citations (7 serious, 14 minor) and 11 verified complaints since 2022 across 29 inspections, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Among the most significant findings, a 2023 complaint confirmed staff were not administering medications as prescribed, and a 2024 investigation found a resident going without 2 critical cardiac medications because staff were unable to arrange refills. A 2024 complaint substantiated that the facility was not documenting residents' personal belongings inventories at admission. A serious 2023 citation found that for roughly 4 months in 2022, the facility carried liability insurance that did not cover resident injuries. Inspectors also substantiated a 2024 complaint that the facility's resident lift was out of service for an extended period. Earlier investigations documented a 2022 eviction notice issued without required notification to state regulators, a bed bug infestation in a resident room in 2023, and unsanitary conditions stemming from unpermitted pigeons on the grounds.
Bentley Suites is a 44-bed assisted living community in the heart of Santa Monica, just blocks from the beach and less than a mile from the Santa Monica Promenade. Operated by Specialized Community Healthcare, the facility features a full commercial kitchen with chef-prepared meals, a dedicated entertainment area, secured entrance, elevator access, and full-time staff with an on-site administrator.
The location puts residents within minutes of UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, and several other major hospitals. The community also accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
One of the best locations in LA for senior living
Blocks from the beach, walking distance to the Promenade, and surrounded by world-class hospitals including UCLA Santa Monica and Providence Saint John's. The Santa Monica location is genuinely hard to beat for quality of life and medical access.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Santa Monica assisted living at an accessible price point is rare. ALW participation can significantly offset costs for eligible residents, making this prime location available to families who might assume they can't afford it.
Mid-size community with personal feel
At 44 beds, Bentley Suites is large enough to offer real amenities — commercial kitchen, entertainment area, elevator — but small enough that residents aren't anonymous. A good balance between resources and intimacy.
Purpose-built for accessibility
Handicap entrance, elevator, two staircases, and secured entry. The building is designed for mobility-challenged residents from the ground up, not retrofitted.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 3.4 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This reflects a significantly higher-than-typical number of citations and substantiated complaints. Ask management directly about their inspection history and what concrete steps they've taken to address issues.
Only 3 years of operation
Licensed in 2022, Bentley Suites is very new. The safety record concerns are particularly notable for a young community — this is the period when operations should be at their freshest. Ask about what has changed since inspections flagged issues.
Part of a multi-facility chain
Operated by Specialized Community Healthcare, which runs several locations. Reviews on the website reference other properties in the network. Make sure you're evaluating this specific location, not the brand overall.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
851 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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