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Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Santa Monica, CA.

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Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern reception area with wood paneling and contemporary lighting fixtures.

  • Decor

    A beautifully set dining table with a vase of colorful flowers and elegant place settings.

  • Architecture

    A modern reception area with stylish wood paneling and elegant lighting.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and bright hospital room featuring a single bed with blue bedding, a wall-mounted television, and a vase of flowers by the window.

  • Dining

    A beautifully set dining table with a white tablecloth and floral centerpiece in an elegant, library-themed room.

  • Garden

    A sunny patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for outdoor seating.

  • Outdoor

    A sunny patio with tables and wicker chairs, featuring a large umbrella for shade.

  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, featuring a bouquet of flowers on the table.

  • Television

    A well-lit dining area with tables and chairs, featuring blue curtains and a television on the wall.

  • Outdoor Seating

    A sunny patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for outdoor seating.

  • Painting

    A cozy bedroom setup featuring blue bedding, a side lamp, wall art, and a tray with books and an orchid plant.

  • Dining Table

    An elegantly set dining table with white hydrangea centerpiece, champagne glasses, and neatly arranged place settings.

  • Healthcare

    A clean and bright hospital room with a bed, TV, and natural lighting.

  • Umbrellas

    Sunny outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

1330 17Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

4.2 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy drives results

Rehabilitation therapy is consistently described as a key part of recovery.

Multiple residents and family members describe strong physical therapy support, including help with walking and overall mobility improvements. Several also call out specific therapy disciplines, including speech therapy, and say the therapists are dedicated to patient goals. Reviews also connect therapy with meaningful progress after injuries or surgery.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff communication and attentiveness

Residents frequently describe staff as friendly, attentive, and professional.

Across reviews, people mention staff members being supportive and responsive to concerns, including nurses and CNAs. Some reviewers name individuals who were especially helpful, from medication delivery to day-to-day assistance. A recurring theme is that staff try to make residents feel welcome and comfortable.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, but not always

Some reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness and communication.

While many reviews describe the facility as clean and well-maintained, a smaller set of reviews reports problems such as dirty or dingy rooms, and concerns about hygiene and sanitation. These critical reviews also describe breakdowns in communication and staff responsiveness, including patients left in hallways and unresolved repairs for basic items. For families, this is an area to ask about directly and verify during a visit.

common 3 reviews mention this

Social services help with appointments

Social services and coordination help reduce appointment paperwork stress.

Several reviews credit the social services team with coordinating practical needs, including setting up rides to doctor appointments and helping with paperwork. One review also highlights support around appointments during recovery. This aligns with the community offering transportation arrangement to medical appointments.

common 3 reviews mention this

Meals and diet support stand out

Dining quality and diet support are recurring positives in reviews.

Residents and families mention good-tasting food, with at least one person calling out breakfast as a favorite. Another review specifically thanks the dietitian for doing an excellent job. The community also offers dietary support such as special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet options.

  • A beautifully set dining table with a white tablecloth and floral centerpiece in an elegant, library-themed room.
  • A beautifully arranged dining table with elegant glassware, plates, and a vase of colorful flowers including a sunflower centerpiece.
  • A beautifully set dining table with a vase of colorful flowers and elegant place settings.

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

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • 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 (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 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
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

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

Restaurants

  • Tartine Santa Monica (0.2 miles)
  • Santa Monica Brew Works (0.4 miles)
  • Bodega Wine Bar (0.7 miles)
  • Bay Cities (0.7 miles)
  • Erewhon Market (0.9 miles)
  • 1212 Santa Monica (1.1 miles)
  • The Penthouse (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge (0.9 miles)
  • Palisades Park (1.2 miles)
  • Santa Monica State Beach (1.2 miles)
  • Ocean View Park (1.9 miles)
  • South Beach Park (2.1 miles)
  • Penmar Recreation Center (2.1 miles)
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • The Rose Cafe & Market (2.2 miles)
  • Gjusta (2.3 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Great White (2.8 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood (3.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Century City 15 (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (4.4 miles)

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