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Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

851 2nd St

4(14 ratings)· Santa Monica average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
128
Licensed capacity
128 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Blc Gardens-Santa Monica Lh LLC
Staff availability
Support staff available 24/7 for emergencies
Personal items
Delivery service brings personal care items to rooms

What Families Think

Families describe Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens as a warm, socially active community with an especially well-regarded director and staff who build genuine relationships with residents. Reviewers repeatedly praise the food quality, cleanliness, and range of activities, though one long-term family raised concerns about recurring elevator outages.

The Good

  • Director Mia consistently praised by name
  • Staff described as warm, engaged, and attentive
  • Food quality called amazing by reviewers
  • Cleanliness noted as impeccable
  • Active clubs: book club, poetry, gardening
  • Walkable to ocean and Montana Ave shops

The Bad

  • One report of recurring elevator outages over several years

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offers assisted living in Santa Monica, California, providing personalized support that allows residents to enjoy their time while receiving help with daily needs. The community assists with meals, housekeeping, dressing, and other routine activities, with supportive team members available 24/7 in case of emergencies.

Residents benefit from basic utilities, maintenance, and scheduled transportation typically included in their care. Caregivers provide assistance with medication management, daily living activities, and coordination with outside healthcare providers, balancing independence with compassionate support.

The community emphasizes engagement through diverse programs and clubs, including the Film Appreciation Club, Music Makers Circle, Gardening Club, Veterans Association, and Book Club. Residents can participate in chair tai chi classes, urban gardening workshops, yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. The Evening Under the Stars Series and other social events foster meaningful connections among residents.

Dining at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens features Optimum Life cuisine that combines comfort and nutrition, with whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables prepared by a culinary team focused on wellness. Residents' input shapes the menu, and the kitchen accommodates many therapeutic diet needs and personal preferences.

The community includes spacious apartments and offers personal housekeeping, laundry services, and a Personal Solutions program for convenient delivery of personal care items and household goods to residents' doors. Located in Santa Monica, residents can explore nearby attractions including the Santa Monica Pier, Bergamot Station Arts Center, Ocean Park Library, and local bakeries.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4overall · 14 ratings combined

4★ on Google (14)

Lucia Kagan

Oct 2024

via Google

After many years of struggles here at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens finally we have a wonderful Director who is young, smart and beautiful. Executive Director Mia improves not only my life but the lives of everyone in this community. I enjoy this location because I can walk to the ocean every day and I also enjoy shopping in the various boutiques along Montana avenue. I am very pleased with the staff, they are amazing, friendly and warm everyday. I still enjoy my independence and the main reason I keep returning to this community it's because I know when my time comes to get higher care, the staff here will take good care of me.

Laura Farrand

Jul 2024

via Google

Very fine residents at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. Mia the director is wonderful and the staff and nurses are amazing as well. We enjoy sitting outside under the sun and watching all those lovely flowers in the front courtyard. Also, there are many wonderful performances here, there’s singing, dancing, and great guitars. It’s all joyful being here for us! Resident ambassador Charles is amazing with Poetry every week and resident Rose is amazing with book club discussions. I love living here!!!

Tracy Kane

Mar 2024

via Google

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is very nice. Great staff. The manager Mia has gone out of her way to be helpful and accommodating. The nursing staff is wonderful, especially Sandy. Other staff we appreciate are Ashley, Sergio and Javier.

Michele Bond, M.S.

Feb 2024

via Google

Mia the director is simply the most vibrant, competent person I’ve met in a LONG time. I chose this place because every time I went there to view a room, fill out paperwork, do some type of business, residents were happy and talking to each other. The staff was all engaged with the residents. The amount of communication between everyone was comforting, and everybody wanted to be there and do an excellent job. My mom is moving in there in a week and we are so excited to be a part of this Brookdale family. By the way, food is amazing and the cleanliness is impeccable… They are also doing AMAZING Work now with some cosmetic things. Lots of attention to detail.🙏❤️

Richard Hewitt (Risbek)

Apr 2019

via Google

Santa Monica Gardens is a wonderful place for my mother. She is in a great circle of friends, has plenty of fun and intellectual activites, and professional caring staff. The only reason I haven’t given 5 stars is because of the ongoing elevator problems that have plagued Santa Monica Gardens again and again during my mother’s three years here. If Brookdale can go a year without a major elevator delay, I’ll gladly give this wonderful place 5 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offer?

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offers Assisted Living.

Where is Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens located?

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is located at 851 2nd St in Santa Monica, California.

What do families say about Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens?

Families describe Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens as a warm, socially active community with an especially well-regarded director and staff who build genuine relationships with residents. Reviewers repeatedly praise the food quality, cleanliness, and range of activities, though one long-term family raised concerns about recurring elevator outages.

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