15 facilities, but not cheap. Santa Monica is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
6 beds · $6,500/mo · Medi-Cal
Best safety record in Santa Monica. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
100 beds · $5,195/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
128 beds · $6,780/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
150 beds · $7,065/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
50 beds · $10,200/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Santa Monica has 15 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (9) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $6,093/mo. That's about 13% more than the county average of $5,381/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $3,500 up to $10,200 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 9 of 15 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Santa Monica is 8.7 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 27% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 4 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Santa Monica is $6,093/mo, which is about 13% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
A Caring Touch Board and Care Iii currently has the highest safety score in Santa Monica at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Ivy Park at Santa Monica starts at $5,195/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.8. Across all 15 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,500 to $10,200/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
27% of facilities in Santa Monica participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, A Caring Touch Board and Care Iii accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 4 facilities in Santa Monica offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: A Caring Touch Board and Care Iii and Welbrook Senior Living Santa Monica. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.