912-10th Street Front and B
Santa Monica, CA 90403
6 beds • Est. 2015 (10 years) • Get directions
1 serious state citation and 0 verified complaints across 5 inspections since 2021. The single serious citation was issued during the 2024 annual inspection, when a licensing analyst recorded water temperatures reaching 117.5 degrees Fahrenheit, above the safe limit required under Title 22 regulations. All other inspections from 2021 through the most recent visit in June 2026 found the physical plant in good order, with beds and bedding in good condition, adequate lighting, clean and operational bathrooms, and proper storage for residents' personal belongings. No complaints have been filed against this facility. The 2025 inspection noted a new administrator, Jennifer Block, had taken over from longtime administrator Gary Strathearn, who had been present at every prior inspection.
Santa Monica Home & Care 1 is a 6-bed residential care home on 10th Street in Santa Monica, just blocks from the beach. Privately owned and operated for over 29 years by the Strathearn family — Gary (PhD, retired UCLA faculty) and Jennifer (culinary arts degree, certified yoga instructor) — the home offers a garden setting with two homes on the property.
Services include 24-hour care, home-style cooking with diet accommodations, medication management, and activities including music programs and personal massage/physical therapy.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Zero citations of any kind and zero substantiated complaints — a perfect record.
Owner-operators with unusual qualifications
Gary Strathearn has a PhD and was UCLA faculty. Jennifer has a culinary arts degree and is a certified yoga instructor. The activity director is a retired professional artist. This isn't a typical staffing profile — it's a team of professionals who chose this work, not fell into it.
Santa Monica location blocks from the beach
On 10th Street in Santa Monica, residents are in one of LA's most walkable, resource-rich neighborhoods. Fresh ocean air, nearby medical facilities, and easy access for visiting family who can combine a trip with something enjoyable.
Home-cooked meals by someone with culinary training
With an owner who has a culinary arts degree, meals are prepared fresh daily with special dietary accommodations. Three meals plus tray service with adjusted meal times for individual residents — families are invited to join.
Santa Monica means premium cost of living
A 6-bed care home blocks from the beach in Santa Monica will carry pricing reflective of the neighborhood. This is a premium location, and the cost will reflect that.
29+ years means aging infrastructure
Longtime operation is a strength for care quality, but ask about recent renovations, updates to the physical space, and whether the home meets modern accessibility standards. A 29-year-old property may need updating.
Owners are central to the experience
The Strathearn family IS this home — their qualifications and involvement define the quality. Ask about their long-term plans and what succession looks like, because this home's character is inseparable from its owners.
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912-10th Street Front and B, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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