851 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Donna
Child of resident/client
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Very sadly my dad's health declined and he passed away prior to moving into Brookdale. My experience with Brookdale was 100+ percent pleasant. Very very helpful and we were reimbursed fully for the funds my dad had paid towards he moving into the community.
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Customize your care, your day-to-day schedule, and your overall retirement experience, here at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. While trained team members assist with your daily housekeeping, meal preparation, lawn care, and other tedious tasks, you can take advantage of the community’s activities calendar and long list of amenities. Book an appointment at the on-site beauty and barber shop, or host a competitive game night with your close pals. Make the most of each day while the staff takes care of the rest. Rest assured, Brookdale’s team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency situation, and an alert system is also in place to promote safety for all. To provide you with the specific services you need, each resident is given a personalized needs assessment — a comprehensive, flexible plan that is monitored and includes specialized care. Would you like help with managing your medications, eating during mealtimes, or with other specific activities? Here, your wellness is supported through collaborative care partnerships. Best of all, you will not pay for a service you don’t need, meaning there are no surprise costs.
Residents here have plenty of choices and ways to...
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8.6 out of 10 Review Score32 reviews | 9.2 out of 10 Review Score43 reviews | 9 out of 10 Review Score36 reviews | 8.9 out of 10 Review Score35 reviews |
Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moContact an advisor | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,595/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,595/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,000/mo |
1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moContact an advisor | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,395/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $7,495/mo | 1 Bedroom Not available |
2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moContact an advisor | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $9,995/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,095/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly No |
Care types offered 1 Assisted Living | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Independent Living |
for Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Donna
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 3, 2026
Very sadly my dad's health declined and he passed away prior to moving into Brookdale. My experience with Brookdale was 100+ percent pleasant. Very very helpful and we were reimbursed fully for the funds my dad had paid towards he moving into the community.
CY
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 5, 2025
I would definitely recommend Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. The facility is well cared for, the food is good, the staff seems friendly, the management is very helpful, and the location is great. I wish Mom were there now!
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 7, 2024
I would rate all a 5. She wasn't there long as it turned out but she was well taken care of. The staff was amazing. I was very pleased. It was the very best place for her.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 20, 2024
Food not great but adequate. Staff is good overall.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 29, 2023
The staff are always ready with a genuine smile. The place is well known with a great reputation. My mom seems to enjoy a lot of the offerings. Mom met interesting people and made good friends quickly. She frequently says "My daughter picked the best possible place for me. I tell everyone I know." A person's own voice is powerful.
BS
Assisted LivingToured community
September 19, 2022
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens was a very lovely place, very nice and clean and everyone seemed very friendly. It was on our top 3 list, but ended up with another location that offered a service we needed most for our loved one.
Dana
Assisted LivingToured community
May 17, 2022
Our family had an in person tour and it was a great experience
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 20, 2022
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. There are nice, helpful, and caring staff that work here, which is important for seniors. The activities could have more options and variety. There is nothing for those that are hard of seeing for activities.
Dolores A
Assisted LivingResident/client
December 1, 2021
My room is very comfortable, plenty of room with a great view. The staff is wonderful and the housekeeping and dining room people are so helpful. The food is tasty. I'm very lucky to be one of the residents.
anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
October 13, 2021
This is an excellent place and the people are friendly and good care is given. This is a good place if you need the help or your loved one needs the help.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 20, 2020
I think that the level of caring from this community. Everybody that works there from the cook to the administration and everyone in between knows my mom's name. My mom got extremely sick, and called me to tell me to take my mom to the hospital immediately. Once she came back to the community, the staff was amazing during her quarantine after the hospital stay. The staff gave my mom the care she needed to help with her mental state during this time.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 30, 2017
My dad is physically doing better and the location is great but the facility and everything about it is so-so. They messed up real heavily with his medication and I was very unhappy they didn't give it to him right. The doctor was upset too because he increase the medication and they cut the dosage down by half. The management took off half of the month's charges. Another issue we had was once he recovered and he was able to shower by himself and the help was rejected they were still charging us for helping for charges.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
March 30, 2017
I was not very impressed with my tour of this community. They have a great ocean view and its in walking distance from the facility but that was about all I liked. This place used to be a hotel that they converted into an assisted living and everything is just way to small. The rooms feel just like dorms and do not have a lot of living space. It was just not the right place for my father.
Cathy
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 14, 2016
My mother has been living at the Gardens. She is so happy there. The staff is friendly and caring. Great Food and lots of social activities. The location is great. In the residential part of Santa Monica with a big parking garage. Safe neighborhood to go for walks. One block to the beach and close to all the action if you want it.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
October 16, 2016
I immediately knew that my friend would like to be a part of this community and get the assistance and safety that she needed. I was pleased when she agreed to move in next month. Thank you for your tour and introductory lunch.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
September 28, 2016
My tour of this community went very well. The community looked great, everything was very well maintained. The staff was kind and welcoming. They do offer many activities. Everything went very well. They were very knowledgeable and answered my questions. It was a lovely experience.
Kathy
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 13, 2015
My mother has been at Santa Monica Gardens for 3 years. The staff is happy and caring. She has so many friends because it is a warm family atmosphere. The activities are so much fun that I stay to participate. My mother is mentally sharp being a former professor. It is great that many of the residents are just like her. I am happy when I visit they have a large parking garage because I don't want to have to be stressed looking for a spot when I arrive. This is where I want to live when I am a senior.
Sally
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 28, 2015
My mother has been at the Gardens for 3 years. You walk in the community and feel the positive energy. She has made so many friends. The activities are varied for every taste. The staff is very caring and interested in the welfare of the resident. I have been there for dinner and parties. The food is great. Fresh salad bar and fruit for lunch and dinner. That is what I love when I visit. My mother is happy and cared for. That means a lot to me.
Susan c
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 19, 2015
Staff is best thing about the facility. Facility itself needs new carpet, new paint. Management is unimpressive. Their goal is to get you into the facility. Once your family member is checked in, the niceness disappears. We received incorrect information from the sales director. We confronted her and she denied it. Food is atrocious. Wait staff is good, food is bad.
Lori
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 13, 2015
We selected Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens as a temporary place for our uncle following an illness so he could recover his strength with assistance. After a week, he asked if he could stay permanently so we happily converted him to permanent resident. Brookdale's staff is friendly, helpful and engaging with the residents. The residents are all friendly, happy and busy in the many activities available. My uncle calls his new home "Shangri-La" and has blossomed with all the positive interactions with everyone. His strength has improved immensely as he has participated in yoga and chair volleyball among other activities and even resumed playing piano which he had given up due to weakness in his arms. He is happy and safe so we are as pleased as we can be! He also greatly enjoys the sessions discussing "Life's Big Questions" and writing his life story so the mind is exercised every bit as much as the body. The facility is a block from the beach and he walks along the coast as part of his therapy. His engagement in life is renewed and we are so pleased - thank you Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens!
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
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