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Welbrook Santa Monica

1450 17th St, Santa Monica, CA

Memory CareAssisted Living

3.912 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Welbrook Santa Monica

Welbrook Santa Monica welcomes seniors with dementia to a modern memory care community near the coastline in Santa Monica, California. Residents and their families can rest easy knowing the community is near a veteran’s hospital and medical center. At Welbrook Santa Monica, residents undergo an assessment to determine their personal care needs. The community offers a wide range of services, from medication management to assistance with activities of daily living. All care services are provided around the clock by trained caregivers overseen by nursing staff. Caregivers continuously undergo specialized dementia training through a Nationally Certified Dementia Practitioner. Likewise, residents can receive medical services thanks to their access to concierge doctors, as well as home health and hospice agencies. The community also has access to physical therapy services. In addition to consistent assistance, the community provides a secure living environment with multiple dementia-friendly safety features. The community has a variety of sensors — including bed exit, incontinence, and motion — installed to help ensure residents’ safety. Plus, a Vigil monitoring system is installed throughout the facility, as well. While living at Welbrook Santa Monica, residents can experience on-site amenities that promotes social, mental, and physical well-being. Residents can socialize in the restaurant-style dining room while enjoying nutritious meals. Additionally, the community encourages hydration throughout the day. Experience quality care in the safety of Welbrook Santa Monica. State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of California, visit the California Community Care Facility Search directory . Related articles How to Talk to Your Parent About Moving to Memory Care How to Find a Memory Care Facility: A Helpful 11-Step Needs Assessment Memory Care Checklist Moving a Parent to Memory Care: 10 Tips to Ease the Transition

Published floor plans

Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$10,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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Studio$10,200 observed · tracking future changes
$10,200Aug 9, 2026

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Family and resident feedback

3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Highly recommended

Well maintained facilities Good ratio of staff to residents Lots of activities Good nursing staff

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for your kind review of Welbrook Santa Monica. We are delighted to hear that you noticed our well-maintained community, strong staff-to-resident ratio, engaging activities, and dedicated nursing team. Providing a safe, supportive, and enriching memory care environment is our top priority, and your feedback affirms the daily efforts of our entire team. If there is ever anything more we can do for you or your loved one, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are honored to serve families in Santa Monica with compassionate, high-quality memory care.

March 2, 2026
AnonymousFebruary 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

7 months in

After visiting many memory care, facilities, we are very happy with Welbrook. My sister is very well cared for. She is always well dressed, clean, well fed, entertained, and has a nice room. The caregivers are very caring. The activities are many, and the entertainment is just wonderful. The staff are efficient, sufficient, and friendly. I think it’s a great place.

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are truly honored to care for your sister and are thrilled to hear that you feel confident and happy with the support she receives at Welbrook Santa Monica. Our team is dedicated to making each resident feel comfortable, cared for, and engaged, from personalized attention and nutritious meals to enriching activities and welcoming accommodations. It means the world to know that our efforts are making a difference for both your sister and your family. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Thank you for trusting us with her care!

August 19, 2025
WendyAugust 14, 2025

★★★★

Critical

End of life care

I wouldn’t put my worst enemy in Wellbrook. My sister in law entered wellbook as a hospice resident. Hospice should be a comfort to patient and family. Unfortunately the manager of Wellbrook, [name removed], didn’t care that it was my sister in laws end of life. Instead of encouraging her husband to spend as much time as he would like, [name removed] did just the opposite. He resented that my sister in law had a husband that wanted to be with his wife, the woman he deeply loved. [name removed] actually told my both

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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Response from the community

We are very sorry to read your concerns and take comments like this extremely seriously. The well-being, dignity, and safety of every resident in our care are our highest priorities, and any situation that falls short of that standard is deeply troubling to us. At this time, we are unable to identify a current or former resident whose circumstances match what was described. We would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can better understand your experience and take any appropriate action immediately. Please contact our leadership team at (424) 282-3002 at your earliest convenience. Your insight is important, and we are committed to listening with compassion and addressing any concerns thoroughly and respectfully. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

March 2, 2026
Rachel QApril 11, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Review for Welbrook Santa Monica

With 13 months stay so far our experience is good except for her adjustment to the new environment. I picked this community because of a referral from A Place for Mom.

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AnonymousAugust 15, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Welbrook Santa Monica

The common area and dining room are a bit limited compared to other facilities but seems to be just fine for memory care residents. They have activities throughout the day that keeps them engaged.

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DHMarch 28, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Review for Welbrook Santa Monica

I will recommend this place .I chose this place because of the location its close to her hospital and doctors.

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MSNovember 17, 2023

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

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

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Organic

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Activities Off-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Tai Chi
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Holiday Parties
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 9, 2026.

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Move-in fee
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