Sunrise of Santa Monica

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  • Interior

    A cozy library with a bookshelf, fireplace, and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A well-lit office interior with a staircase, wooden desk, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, a side table with a lamp, large windows, and an indoor plant.
  • Building

    A residential building with palm trees and flags along the sidewalk.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed and ample natural light.
  • Windows

    A cozy library room with bookshelves and comfortable seating.
  • Dining

    A well-lit dining room with multiple tables set for a meal.
  • Lighting

    A small meeting room setup with several chairs arranged in front of a television.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture and a fireplace.
  • Floor Plan

    3D floor plan showcasing a one-bedroom apartment with living, kitchen, and bathroom areas.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio with rattan chairs and tables, featuring coffee cups under large umbrellas on a sunny day.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A cozy outdoor patio featuring wicker chairs, tables with umbrellas, and decorative planters on a sunny day.
  • Palm Trees

    Street view of a residential building lined with palm trees and parked cars on a sunny day.

Sunrise of Santa Monica

1312 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.1 from 43 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care

Pricing

At Sunrise of Santa Monica, pricing reflects the premium care and amenities offered in a vibrant community setting. For semi-private rooms, costs are set at $3,600 per month, which is slightly above the county average of $3,349 and the state average of $3,333. Studio apartments are priced at $5,520, significantly higher than both Los Angeles County's average of $4,172 and California's average of $4,145. One-bedroom accommodations at Sunrise come in at $6,570, also surpassing the county ($4,603) and state ($4,340) averages by a notable margin. Finally, for those seeking more space, two-bedroom units are available for $7,740 - higher than both local ($6,164) and statewide figures ($5,270). Overall, while Sunrise of Santa Monica positions itself at a premium price point compared to regional metrics, this correlates with its commitment to quality services and a supportive living environment tailored for residents.

Room TypeSunrise of Santa MonicaLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,600$3,349$3,333
Studio$5,520$4,172$4,145
1 Bedroom$6,570$4,603$4,340
2 Bedrooms$7,740$6,164$5,270

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The community is warm, comfortable, and well-maintained with a clean, new appearance.
    • pro The majority of the staff are friendly and professional, providing responsive care to residents.
    • pro The communication between staff and families has been consistently good.
    • pro Residents have access to various activities that keep them engaged, including gardening and games.
    • pro The atmosphere of the facility is pleasant, with beautiful grounds and appealing amenities.
    • pro Family members have noted that staff regularly check on residents' needs and well-being.
    • pro Many reviews highlight the quality of soup served in meals as very good.
    • pro The accommodations are described as pretty and well-kept in some instances.

    Cons

    • pro The meals have consistently been overcooked, unappealing, or served cold, with only the soup being praised.
    • pro Since the departure of the last director, care has significantly degraded, with instances of failing to administer critical medications without notifying family members.
    • pro The facility charged extra for incontinence care but often allowed residents to lay in soiled beds, indicating a lack of attention and care.
    • pro Staff turnover appeared high, particularly in the dining area, leading to inconsistent service and delays in meal delivery.
    • pro Despite being a costly facility, the food quality was described as inedible by several residents and their families.
    • pro Interactions during memory care activities were minimal, with staff appearing inexperienced and inattentive to the needs of residents.
    • pro Accommodations were noted as sparse and situated on a busy street with limited outdoor space, impacting overall resident experience negatively.

    Review

    Sunrise of Santa Monica is a facility that has garnered mixed reviews from families seeking care for their loved ones, particularly in the realms of assisted living and memory care. Many reviewers have highlighted the community’s appealing environment, describing it as warm, clean, and well-kept, resembling that of a 5-star hotel. The staff has frequently been praised for their friendly demeanor and professionalism, often going out of their way to check on residents and address their needs. Such interaction fosters a sense of security for families who are concerned about the well-being of their relatives.

    Despite these positive aspects, many families have expressed significant concerns about the quality of care provided at Sunrise. One recurrent theme in multiple reviews is related to medication management. A family member noted a disturbing incident where their loved one went without essential medications for several months—some medications being crucial for stroke prevention—without any notification to family members. This lapse raised serious questions regarding the efficacy and reliability of the health services provided at this facility which charges substantial fees for its care.

    Many reviewers also shared their dissatisfaction with the dining experience at Sunrise. Complaints about food quality were prevalent; some described meals as overcooked or unappealing, while others went so far as to say the dishes were "inedible." Despite an acknowledgment that some aspects of food service improved—such as offering good soup—many residents found themselves resorting to bringing in outside meals due to dissatisfaction with what was served. It was alarming to hear comments from staff members themselves claiming they wouldn't eat the food prepared at Sunrise, raising red flags about kitchen management and meal preparation standards.

    Another area where residents expressed disenchantment was regarding communication within the staff and between staff and families. While some found communication satisfactory initially, others noted a considerable decline in responsiveness after changes in leadership. One reviewer recounted frustrating attempts to contact management concerning a refund after moving a family member out due to inadequate care; similar sentiments echoed through various accounts where important discussions seemed neglected or ignored entirely.

    The atmosphere surrounding activities within memory care units also drew scrutiny. Several reviewers reported observations during visits that painted a grim picture: residents appeared disengaged during scheduled activities and seemed unnoticed by caregivers who were supposed to facilitate engagement among participants suffering from dementia or other cognitive impairments. The lackluster interactions between staff and residents were concerning enough that one observer felt compelled to comment on what appeared to be inexperienced staff leading these sessions.

    Finally, while some visitors found aspects like programming generally engaging or appreciated amenities such as gardens or outdoor spaces, many agreed that cost played an enormous factor in how they viewed value-for-money associated with Sunrise's offerings. Factors such as perceived inadequacies in staffing levels during busy dining hours added further criticism against an otherwise attractive venue that unfortunately failed short when it came down to providing consistent quality across all facets of resident care.

    In conclusion, while Sunrise of Santa Monica presents itself as an inviting place with many highlights—from its physical appearance and friendly staff to potentially engaging activities—the numerous complaints about critical deficiencies in medication management, food quality, communication practices, and overall attentiveness of personnel underscore substantial gaps in service provision worth careful consideration by families looking for suitable elder care options.

    Features

    Housing

    • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Security gate Security gate
    • Small library Small library
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • High acuity care High acuity care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Respite program Respite program
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Low fat Low fat
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • Renal Renal
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Special dining programs Special dining programs

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Catholic services Catholic services
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Jewish services Jewish services
    • Karaoke Karaoke
    • Live well programs Live well programs
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Protestant services Protestant services
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
    • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

    Languages Spoken

    • English English
    • Spanish Spanish
    • Tagalog Tagalog

    Description

    Sunrise of Santa Monica in Santa Monica, CA, is an assisted living community that specializes in memory care. Our studio apartments are fully furnished and equipped with air-conditioning for the comfort of our residents. We offer a range of amenities to enhance their daily lives, including on-site activities and a gaming room for entertainment. Our beautician and beauty salon are available to provide personal grooming services.

    At Sunrise of Santa Monica, we prioritize the well-being and convenience of our residents. Our community operated transportation ensures easy access to nearby restaurants and shopping centers. We also provide move-in coordination to assist with the transition process. For outdoor enthusiasts, our garden, outdoor patio, and common areas offer spaces to relax and enjoy nature.

    Safety and security are paramount at Sunrise of Santa Monica. We have a 24-hour call system and supervision to ensure round-the-clock assistance whenever needed. Our premises are handicap accessible with wheelchair accessible showers for ease of mobility. A security gate provides added peace of mind.

    Our care services cater to the specific needs of each resident. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers is provided by our dedicated staff members. Medication management ensures timely administration while coordination with health care providers guarantees comprehensive care.

    We understand the importance of specialized memory care programming for those with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. At Sunrise of Santa Monica, we offer a mental wellness program that focuses on promoting mental stimulation and engagement among residents.

    Meals at Sunrise of Santa Monica are prepared according to individual dietary restrictions or preferences. With options ranging from low/no sodium meals to diabetic care, we ensure that each resident's nutritional needs are met.

    Engaging activities are an integral part of life at our community. From art classes to educational speakers, there is always something exciting happening at Sunrise of Santa Monica. Residents can participate in planned day trips or enjoy religious services according to their beliefs.

    Language should never be a barrier, which is why we have staff members who speak both Spanish and Tagalog. Additionally, our community is conveniently located near various amenities including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

    At Sunrise of Santa Monica, we strive to provide a warm and supportive environment where residents can age gracefully while receiving the care they deserve.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    This part of Santa Monica, California offers convenient access to top-tier medical facilities such as the Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital within a short distance. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications. The area also boasts a variety of dining options ranging from casual cafes like Tartine Santa Monica to upscale restaurants like The Penthouse. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are several parks and green spaces nearby, including Palisades Park and Santa Monica State Beach. The neighborhood is also home to numerous cafes where seniors can enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee or tea. Overall, this part of Santa Monica provides a well-rounded and vibrant community that may be an appealing option for senior living.

    Hospitals

    • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital (0.1 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • Rite Aid (0.2 miles)
    • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
    • Walgreens (1 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Tartine Santa Monica (0.4 miles)
    • Bodega Wine Bar (0.5 miles)
    • Santa Monica Brew Works (0.5 miles)
    • Bay Cities (0.6 miles)
    • 1212 Santa Monica (0.9 miles)
    • The Penthouse (1 miles)
    • Elephante (1 miles)

    Parks

    • DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge (0.8 miles)
    • Palisades Park (1 miles)
    • Santa Monica State Beach (1.1 miles)
    • Ocean View Park (1.8 miles)
    • South Beach Park (2 miles)
    • Penmar Recreation Center (2.2 miles)
    • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.5 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
    • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
    • The Rose Cafe & Market (2.1 miles)
    • Gjusta (2.2 miles)
    • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.6 miles)
    • Great White (2.7 miles)
    • Chocolate Bash (3.4 miles)

    Physicians

    • UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood (3.6 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (4.1 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC Century City 15 (4.4 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • King Fahad Mosque (4.5 miles)

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