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Berkley East Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA

Berkley East Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Santa Monica, CA.

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Berkley East Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA

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  • Interior

    A minimalist bedroom with a recliner, desk, and large windows.

  • Decor

    A bright and well-decorated hospital room with a single patient bed, an armchair, and a vase of flowers by the window.

  • Building

    A modern four-story building with large windows, surrounded by palm trees.

  • Bedroom

    A modern hospital room with a comfortable bed and flowers on the nightstand.

  • Windows

    A cozy room interior with a vase of colorful flowers on the table, surrounded by chairs and illuminated by natural light through the windows.

  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant dining area with blue tablecloths and neatly set tables.

  • Office

    A modern office meeting room with a desk, chairs, and a coffee station.

  • Healthcare

    A patient receives guidance from a healthcare professional during a physical therapy session.

2021 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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3.6 from 139 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Berkley East Healthcare Center

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Physical therapy stands out

Rehabilitation staff and therapy programs are repeatedly described as highly effective.

Multiple reviews say physical therapy is a major reason families feel comfortable recommending Berkley East for rehab and recovery. Residents and families mention knowledgeable therapists, strong support during sessions, and clear guidance that helps with recovery after surgery or injury. The experience is often described as structured and focused on regaining strength and mobility, including help with safety during movement. A few reviews still point out issues elsewhere, but therapy itself is a consistent high point.

  • A patient receives guidance from a healthcare professional during a physical therapy session.
common 34 reviews mention this

Staff care and professionalism

Staff friendliness, compassion, and professionalism show up often in reviews.

Many reviews describe nursing and therapy teams as kind, patient, and responsive to patient needs. Several reviewers single out staff members by name and describe them as helpful with comfort and daily requests. Families also mention administrators and concierge/customer-relations support as part of what improved their experience during a difficult recovery period. While not every review is positive, the overall tone for day-to-day interactions is frequently caring and respectful.

caveat 19 reviews mention this

Call buttons and staffing concerns

Some reviewers report long waits and difficulty reaching staff.

A recurring concern is delayed response when patients ring call buttons or families try to reach the facility by phone. Several reviews describe situations where help took much longer than expected, calls went unanswered, or staff communication broke down during urgent moments. Some reviewers also connect the issue to understaffing, describing shortages that made it harder to get timely assistance. These themes appear alongside other negative experiences involving medication requests and fall or medical escalation support.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining is a point of disagreement across reviews.

Some residents and families say meals were great or even “amazing,” with positive comments about the food served during recovery. Other reviews directly criticize food quality, describing poor taste, cold meals, or vegetarian meals that included meat. A few reviewers mention asking for alternatives or replacement meals when food wasn’t right. Overall, dining quality seems inconsistent depending on the review, even when therapy and care are praised.

  • A cozy restaurant dining area with blue tablecloths and neatly set tables.
common 23 reviews mention this

Clean facility and comfortable setting

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness and an overall pleasant environment.

A number of reviews emphasize that the facility is clean, well-maintained, and generally well-kept. Visitors also describe the building as bright and comfortable, with spaces like sitting areas, outdoor patios, and a rooftop referenced as part of the atmosphere. Some reviewers add that rooms feel more like home than an institution. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raises serious cleanliness and safety concerns, so the cleanliness experience doesn’t appear uniform across all stays.

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Nearby hospitals and clinics

Nearby medical options can make appointments easier to reach.

The area includes several nearby healthcare destinations and pharmacies, which may help with managing recovery logistics. Reviews also describe care as coordinated with medical providers, and nearby hospitals and physician locations can support that routine. For everyday needs, nearby pharmacies are also listed close by.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 207 resident community capacity 207 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Los Angeles International (7 miles away) Los Angeles International (7 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (24 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • 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
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Tartine Santa Monica (0.1 miles)
  • Santa Monica Brew Works (0.5 miles)
  • Erewhon Market (0.6 miles)
  • Bodega Wine Bar (1 miles)
  • Bay Cities (1 miles)
  • 1212 Santa Monica (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital (0.4 miles)

Parks

  • DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge (1.2 miles)
  • Palisades Park (1.5 miles)
  • Santa Monica State Beach (1.5 miles)
  • Ocean View Park (2.2 miles)
  • Penmar Recreation Center (2.2 miles)
  • South Beach Park (2.3 miles)
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • The Rose Cafe & Market (2.4 miles)
  • Gjusta (2.5 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Great White (3 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (3 miles)

Physicians

  • UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood (3.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Century City 15 (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (4.3 miles)

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