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Santa Monica Health Care Center in Santa Monica, CA

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

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Santa Monica Health Care Center in Santa Monica, CA

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  • Interior

    A view of a hospital patient room with two beds, curtains for privacy, and natural light coming in from the window.

  • Building

    A modern building facade with a well-maintained lawn and shrubs.

  • Garden

    A serene outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas, ideal for relaxation and social gatherings.

  • Entrance

    The entrance of a modern building featuring a concrete facade and a security camera.

  • Television

    A well-lit meeting room with a large table, television, and storage units.

  • Wall Art

    A beautiful display of floral-themed paintings in rustic frames.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room equipped with various exercise tools for rehabilitation.

  • Healthcare

    A healthcare facility's scheduling board displaying various activities and events.

  • Parking

    A sign indicating the location of a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, with instructions for parking.

1320 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

3.8 from 36 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Santa Monica Health Care Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Caring staff leaves strong impressions

Residents and families consistently describe staff as compassionate and attentive.

Across many visits, families and residents describe nurses, CNAs, therapists, and social services as kind, respectful, and helpful during recovery and daily care. Several reviewers also highlight specific team members for responsiveness, guidance around discharge, and emotional support for families. Even in mixed reviews, there are still pockets of praise for certain staff members.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication can be hard

Getting timely answers by phone and updates can be frustrating for families.

Some reviews describe limited communication, difficulties reaching admissions or social services, and delayed or inconsistent information. A few families report unanswered calls when medication or care questions came up, while others describe confusion about care details or records. There are also a couple of mentions of helpful phone support, but the overall theme is uneven access to clear updates.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality and diets vary

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some praising meals and others calling it hospital-style.

Several reviewers mention food directly—some say residents are eating better after arrival or that meal choices work for individual needs. Others describe food as hospital food or even report complaints about taste. The community also supports meal planning around special dietary restrictions, which aligns with the diet-focused mentions in reviews.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is inconsistent

Cleanliness and basic care routines can feel inconsistent depending on the stay.

Some families describe a clean facility with staff constantly cleaning, and they report no concerns about the food room environment. Others raise problems like a facility described as very dirty, missing items, and concerns about how routine care is handled. A separate set of comments points to care processes affecting comfort and skin protection, which adds to the inconsistency theme.

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 (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
  • 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

  • Tartine Santa Monica (0.1 miles)
  • Santa Monica Brew Works (0.4 miles)
  • Erewhon Market (0.7 miles)
  • Bodega Wine Bar (0.9 miles)
  • Bay Cities (0.9 miles)
  • 1212 Santa Monica (1.3 miles)
  • The Penthouse (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital (0.3 miles)

Parks

  • DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge (1.1 miles)
  • Palisades Park (1.4 miles)
  • Santa Monica State Beach (1.4 miles)
  • Ocean View Park (2.1 miles)
  • Penmar Recreation Center (2.2 miles)
  • South Beach Park (2.2 miles)
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • The Rose Cafe & Market (2.3 miles)
  • Gjusta (2.4 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Great White (2.9 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (3.1 miles)

Physicians

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

Theaters

  • AMC Century City 15 (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (4.3 miles)

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