1450 17th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
50 beds • Est. 2017 (8 years) • Get directions
7 citations in the last 2 years across 13 inspections. 2 substantiated complaints on file. Last inspected in February 2026.
Welbrook Senior Living Santa Monica is a 50-bed memory care community on 17th Street in Santa Monica, dedicated entirely to residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community centers its approach around the Meaningful Moments Program, which creates daily experiences tailored to each resident's needs and preferences.
It employs the Vigil monitoring system — an unobtrusive sensor-based technology that eliminates loud alarms and flashing lights — and staffs a 24/7 supervising nurse with a leadership team of NCCDP Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Purpose-built for memory care, not an add-on wing
Welbrook is exclusively a memory care community — not an assisted living facility with a memory unit. Every design choice, staffing decision, and program is built around dementia care. That singular focus matters.
Vigil monitoring system replaces alarms and flashing lights
The Vigil system uses unobtrusive sensors and silent paging instead of the loud alarms common in many facilities. For residents with dementia, unexpected noise can trigger agitation. This technology-forward approach prioritizes a calm environment.
All leadership staff are Certified Dementia Practitioners
The entire leadership team holds NCCDP Certified Dementia Practitioner credentials. This isn't just a few hours of dementia training — it's a recognized professional certification that indicates specialized expertise.
Santa Monica location with family-friendly access
Situated in Santa Monica, visiting family have access to nearby restaurants, parks, and the beach for before-and-after-visit decompression. Location matters when you're making regular visits to a loved one in memory care.
Memory care only — no aging in place for other needs
Welbrook serves exclusively memory care residents. If your loved one's needs change in a direction that doesn't fit a memory care model, they would need to transition to a different community.
Santa Monica pricing comes with Santa Monica costs
This is a premium market location. Memory care communities in Santa Monica will carry higher price tags than comparable facilities further inland. Make sure to understand the full cost picture, including any care level surcharges.
50 beds is mid-sized — check the feel
At 50 beds, Welbrook is larger than a residential home but smaller than a campus-style community. Visit during different times of day to assess whether the environment feels calm and manageable or busy and overstimulating.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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1450 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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