Santa Monica, California
Ivy Park At Santa Monica
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1312 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ivy Park At Santa Monica in Santa Monica, California offers assisted living and memory care to a larger community with 100 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- October 2003
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
- 4
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Ivy Park At Santa Monica has recorded 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) over 22.8 years of operation, but the recent record shows a heavier concentration, with 4 Type A findings arising from complaint investigations in just the past three years.
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- Track record — Across more than two decades of licensure the community shows a mix of routine inspections and a notably high volume of complaint investigations, with the more severe Type A findings appearing more heavily in the recent period than the lifetime total alone would suggest.
- Recent 3 years — Of the citations tied to dated visits, 4 Type A and 1 Type B findings occurred within the past three years, alongside 3 substantiated allegations, indicating the current period is the more active window rather than a historical cluster now resolved.
- Complaints — With 24 complaint investigations against only 4 inspections over the licensed period, and 15 of those investigations occurring in just the past three years, complaint activity substantially outweighs routine inspection activity as the primary source of oversight contact.
- Severity — Roughly 8% of investigated allegations were substantiated lifetime (4 of 48), with 3 of those 4 substantiated allegations falling in the recent three-year window, so the substantiation pattern is concentrated recently rather than spread evenly.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.What specific conditions led to the 4 Type A citations issued during the recent complaint investigations, and have those issues been resolved?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber routine inspections here, what ongoing monitoring or corrective plan is in place with the state?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198204069
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 24
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 4
Available reports · 26
Complaint investigation
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint investigation
Nov 21, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint investigation
Aug 28, 2025
1–5 of 26 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,395 / mo
- Studios
- $6,395 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $8,495 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$5,195 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,195 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,695 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
17 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.6Average RatingAveraged from 70 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Staff warmth and attentive care are consistently praised, but families should verify current pricing structure, rate-increase history, and overnight/memory-care staffing before committing.
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- Staff & care — Across many years of reviews, families repeatedly describe staff as kind, patient, and attentive, with several nurses and care team members singled out by name for exceptional dedication.
- Dining — Numerous reviewers highlight the kitchen and dining staff as caring and accommodating, though a handful of older reviews noted inconsistent food quality or service.
- Activities — Reviewers frequently mention a robust activities calendar including outings, art classes, music, and games that keep residents engaged and socially connected.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is often described as clean, well-maintained, and hotel-like, with a convenient location near hospitals and physicians that families find reassuring.
- Communication — Several families note that leadership and staff were responsive to concerns and proactive in keeping them informed about their loved one's care and adjustment.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviewers mention that room rates are high relative to other options and that costs increase sharply and predictably each year, so families should ask for a detailed breakdown of base rates versus care-level add-ons.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe serious lapses such as missed medications and inconsistent overnight attention, so families should ask specifically about nurse-to-resident ratios and overnight staffing levels.
- Communication — Some reviewers reported difficulty reaching leadership about billing or refund issues, so it's worth asking how the community handles deposit returns and escalated concerns.
- Atmosphere & grounds — One reviewer noted frequent loud alarm testing schedules, which is worth confirming on a tour if noise sensitivity is a concern for a loved one with memory issues.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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