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Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

851 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.332 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

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. Community Services and Amenities Residents here have plenty of choices and ways to fill their schedule. Join the community book club, attend wine-and-cheese socials, or enjoy a peaceful scenic stroll throughout the community courtyard and garden. You can plan a fun workout with friends in the fitness center, or catch up on current events in the quiet library or the cozy living room. For additional convenience, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens also offers the Personal Solutions delivery program. Through this program, staff will deliver personal hygiene products, such as shampoo, deodorant, soap, or other similar items, right to a resident’s door at no additional fee. Living Arrangements Your home is your space, which means you can customize it to your liking. Choose from two different apartment layouts, sized at 350 or 500 square feet. Each space includes a kitchen, and many windows for natural light. Some apartments even include private balconies. With basic utilities and maintenance included in the monthly service rate, you can worry less about bills. If you have financial questions or need moving services, the team at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is here to help. Reach out to make this fantastic California community your new home! State Classification Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) , which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities . A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens Inspection Reports Related: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference?

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Published price history

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assisted living$5,995 observed · tracking future changes
$5,995Aug 7, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

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  1. August 7, 2026 at 5:54 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from not published to Brookdale Senior Living.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

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.

DonnaFebruary 3, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

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!

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CYFebruary 5, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

The best place for your loved one!

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.

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AnonymousNovember 7, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Great location!

Food not great but adequate. Staff is good overall.

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AnonymousFebruary 20, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Recommended

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.

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AnonymousDecember 29, 2023

★★★★

Positive

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.

BSSeptember 19, 2022

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 9, 2026

Current source-published prices

Other published starting prices

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Assisted Living$5,995/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 11, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Pureed Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegan

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care

Services & convenience

  • Covered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Jewish Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Tai Chi
  • Walking Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Protestant Services
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Community Service Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Karaoke
  • Live Well Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Forever Fit
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Stretching Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Book Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Main Street Shops
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Air Conditioned
  • Garden View
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Bath Tubs
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

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Coverage last checked August 9, 2026.

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