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Whether you’re relocating your parents from out of town or helping a local loved one find a new home, living by the beach is a dream many share. Santa Monica offers both coastal beauty and proximity to top-tier healthcare, including the UCLA medical system. While it’s easy to assume that everything west of the 405 comes with a premium price tag, Santa Monica and surrounding communities actually offer a wide range of senior and assisted living options.
As your local Los Angeles assisted living experts, Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles has spent years exploring Santa Monica—from Montana to Wilshire, Bundy to Centinela—to bring you a true insider’s guide to senior living on the Westside. Whether your loved one needs a traditional assisted living apartment with amenities, specialized memory care, or a smaller board and care setting, Santa Monica offers quality options for every need.
Featured Senior Living Communities
Brookdale Ocean House
2107 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Assisted Living
Located right on Santa Monica’s historic Ocean Avenue, Brookdale Ocean House offers nearly beachfront senior living with ocean views from many rooms. This pet-friendly community attracts accomplished, active residents. Its library features a 180° view of the ocean and pier, and the rooftop patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the SoCal sunshine.
Welbrook of Santa Monica – Memory Care
1450 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Memory Care
Welbrook is one of Los Angeles’ premier dementia care communities, specializing in Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, and related conditions. With nurses on-site 24/7, residents receive continuous medical oversight, including diabetes management. Each suite features the innovative Vigil Monitoring System—an unobtrusive, silent-alert sensor system ensuring staff respond promptly when help is needed.
Santa Monica Home and Care
912 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Board and Care & Memory Care
For nearly 30 years, Santa Monica Home & Care has provided a warm, family-style environment for up to 20 residents in a charming bungalow setting. The home features lush gardens, a resident dog and cat, and personalized meals prepared by an accommodating cook. This community specializes in dementia care and accepts hospice residents.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
851 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Assisted Living
Located just three blocks from the bluffs and near Montana Avenue, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is ideal for active seniors who enjoy beachside living. This pet-friendly community offers bright one- and two-bedroom apartments—some with full kitchens—and short-term respite stays.
Santa Monica Senior Resources
Looking for additional local resources and information for seniors in the Santa Monica & Santa Monica adjacent area? Here are links to some valuable organizations and websites.
Nearby Medical Centers:
Other Senior Resources:
- Westside Pacific Villages – Member-driven community aimed at keeping older adults socially connected and independent.
- Wise and Healthy Aging – Non–profit senior health & fitness club.
- UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program – Patient support for those who have already received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.
- OPICA – Day programs and counseling for those with memory loss.
- Culver City Senior Center – Non-profit recreational senior center run by the city.
- Elder-Well – Adult day care program.
Santa Monica Assisted Living FAQs
What’s the average cost of senior living in Santa Monica?
Costs vary by community and care level. On average, senior living starts around $6,000 per month for a studio apartment and can reach $12,000+ for larger two-bedroom suites or higher levels of care.
What makes Santa Monica ideal for seniors?
Santa Monica’s mild climate, coastal scenery, walkable neighborhoods, and vibrant cultural life create an enriching environment for older adults. With two world-class health systems—UCLA and Providence—nearby, residents enjoy convenient access to excellent medical care and senior services.
How accessible is Santa Monica for seniors?
Santa Monica is one of Los Angeles’ most walkable areas, featuring pedestrian-friendly shopping districts, extensive bus routes, and a light rail line connecting downtown LA to the beach.
For more general assisted and senior living information visit our FAQ’s page here.
Need Help Finding the Right Community?
Choosing the right home for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—and you don’t have to do it alone. Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles can help you explore these and other LA area communities to match your family’s needs.
