Santa Monica, California
Savant of Santa Monica
Independent Living · Assisted Living
1447 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Savant of Santa Monica is an assisted living community located near UCLA Medical Center and Saint John Health Center in Santa Monica.
- Licensed capacity
- 174 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2023
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
- 12
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 11
AI summary
Since being licensed in 2023, Savant of Santa Monica has accumulated 4 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 5 Type B findings (administrative, paperwork-level issues), with all 4 Type A findings falling inside the past three years alongside a high volume of complaint…
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investigations.
- Track record — Across roughly 3.2 years of licensed operation, the community has recorded 4 Type A and 5 Type B citations, a notable concentration of findings for a relatively short operating history.
- Recent 3 years — All 4 lifetime Type A citations and the bulk of complaint activity fall within the past three years, meaning the concerning findings are current rather than historical.
- Complaints — The community has been the subject of 61 complaint investigations against only 2 routine inspections, a volume of complaint activity that stands out relative to scheduled oversight visits.
- Operating tenure — With just over three years since licensing in 2023, this is a relatively young operating history, so the current pace of findings and complaints carries more weight than it would for a longer-established community.
- 1.Can you walk us through what led to each of the 4 Type A citations and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 2.Given 61 complaint investigations in three years, what are the most common categories of complaints, and how are they tracked and resolved?
- 3.Of the 7 substantiated allegations, what specific issues were confirmed and what changes were made in response?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198320378
- 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
- 2
- Complaint investigation visits
- 61
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 7
Available reports · 72
Complaint investigation
May 13, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 30, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 28, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 7, 2026
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Independent LivingStarting at$3,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $3,500 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
5 services
- Medication management
- Incontinence care
- 24-hour supervision
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- On-site market / Store
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
7 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 35 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Staff warmth and a strong sense of community stand out consistently, but families should verify current dining quality, renovation progress, and how à la carte care fees add up.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers across many years consistently describe staff, nurses, and management as friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring toward residents.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families frequently describe the community as clean, bright, and homey, with recent reviews praising the Executive Director's leadership and warm welcome for new residents.
- Value & pricing — Many reviewers highlight the Santa Monica location and reasonable pricing as a strong value compared to other options in the area.
- Activities — Residents and families note a good variety of activities, games, and social events that help newcomers make friends and stay engaged.
- Dining — Opinions on food quality vary widely over time, with some calling meals excellent and others describing repetitive or lower-quality offerings, so families should ask about current menus.
- Financial transparency — Some older reviews mention extra charges for services like bathing assistance or medication administration, so families should clarify exactly what is included versus billed separately.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Several reviews describe the building as dated or in need of updates, though renovations have been mentioned at different points, so it's worth asking about the current state of upgrades.
- Communication — A few reviews cite inconsistent office coverage or slow follow-up on resident requests, making it worth confirming staffing and responsiveness during a visit.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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