Santa Monica, California
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Assisted Living
851 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is an assisted living community in Santa Monica, California, offering help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.
- Licensed capacity
- 128 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2006
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 4
AI summary
Over more than 20 years of operation, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens has never received a Type A citation, but complaint activity has been steady, including 5 substantiated allegations lifetime and 3 within the past three years.
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- Track record — Across 20.1 years of licensure, the community has accumulated 7 Type B administrative citations (paperwork, posting, or minor procedural gaps) and no Type A findings, the most severe class tied to resident safety or care.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (15 lifetime) far outnumber routine inspections (5 lifetime), and 5 of those investigated allegations were substantiated, a roughly 19% substantiation rate against 22 unsubstantiated allegations.
- Recent 3 years — In the past three years, 8 complaint investigations produced 3 substantiated allegations and 4 Type B citations, with no Type A findings in that window, so the complaint volume and substantiation pattern are current rather than historical.
- Operating tenure — More than two decades of continuous licensure gives this record substantial weight, but the sustained complaint volume over that period, rather than a single incident, is the main thing worth understanding.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the recent investigations, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber inspections here, what specific concerns have families or staff raised most often?
- 3.What changes has the community made in response to the Type B citations issued in the past three years?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197606682
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 15
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 7
- Substantiated allegations
- 5
Available reports · 17
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2025
Complaint investigation
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 11, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint investigation
Jun 6, 2024
1–5 of 17 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Starting at $6,645 / month
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Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Private bathroom
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Kitchenette
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Furnished units
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Emergency call system
- On-site market / Store
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Pet Friendly
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.1Average RatingAveraged from 16 reviews published on other websites
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