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Brentwood Health Care Center in Santa Monica, CA

Brentwood Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Santa Monica, CA.

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Brentwood Health Care Center in Santa Monica, CA

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  • Interior

    A hospital room with two beds, designed for patient care in a clean medical environment.

  • Decor

    A well-lit dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Building

    An inviting entrance to a building with stairs, surrounded by lush plants and flowers.

  • Architecture

    A decorative garden fountain surrounded by colorful flowers.

  • Trees

    Entrance to a healthcare facility with stairs and landscaped surroundings.

  • Garden

    A serene patio area with outdoor furniture and lush garden surroundings.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars and exercise balls.

1321 Franklin Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 113 reviews
5 stars
81
4 stars
13
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Brentwood Health Care Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe caring, attentive staff across nursing and therapy.

Many reviewers highlight how staff treat patients and families with kindness and respect, often calling out specific CNAs, nurses, and therapists by name. Several residents also describe staff being approachable—listening to concerns and helping resolve problems after issues come up. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about delays or rude behavior, but even those comments tend to point to inconsistent experiences rather than the entire building behaving poorly.

common 19 reviews mention this

Physical and occupational therapy

Physical and occupational therapy is repeatedly described as effective and encouraging.

Reviewers frequently mention strong therapy support, with multiple comments on PT helping with mobility and recovery after surgeries or injuries. Several describe therapists as skilled, persistent, and motivating—aimed at getting patients out of bed, moving, and building strength. While a few residents say therapy is good but not modern, most feedback about therapy is positive, including for short rehab stays.

common 17 reviews mention this

Clean, well-maintained facility

Cleanliness and upkeep show up often in residents’ and visitors’ comments.

A recurring theme is that the facility feels spotless, clean, and well maintained, including hallways and common areas. Several reviewers also connect cleanliness with comfort, saying the environment looks cared for and helps them feel at ease during recovery. A few critical reviews mention sanitation-related frustrations or other issues, but the dominant pattern is that many families notice cleanliness and organization.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food quality and flexibility

Food is a mixed theme, with multiple reviewers praising it and others wanting changes.

Several reviewers say the food is better than expected, tastier, or among the best they’ve had, and some mention nutritional meals. At the same time, other reviewers describe the on-site food as not very good or bland and suggest ordering in or bringing outside food to improve the experience. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and dietary accommodations for special restrictions mentioned in the facility’s dining setup.

  • A well-lit dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing concerns

Some reviews describe communication problems and slow help when needed.

A set of comments point to delays in responding—such as waiting for call lights, difficulty getting through to the front desk, or inconsistent answers about care details. Others describe periods of neglect or inadequate follow-through, including medication or care-instruction issues. While many reviews are positive about staff overall, these negative experiences are specific enough that they stand out as a potential risk if you’re not able to be present and advocate.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 59 resident community capacity 59 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • 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 (8 miles away) Los Angeles International (8 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (13 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (13 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 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
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Erewhon Market (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Jon & Vinny's Brentwood (0.9 miles)
  • Tartine Santa Monica (1 miles)
  • Santa Monica Brew Works (1 miles)
  • Bodega Wine Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Bay Cities (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (2.3 miles)
  • The Rose Cafe & Market (3 miles)
  • Gjusta (3 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Great White (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Westwood Park (1.7 miles)
  • DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge (2.1 miles)
  • Palisades Park (2.4 miles)
  • Penmar Recreation Center (2.4 miles)
  • Santa Monica State Beach (2.4 miles)
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.7 miles)
  • Ocean View Park (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood (2.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Century City 15 (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (3.9 miles)

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