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The Rehabilitation Center Of Santa Monica

The Rehabilitation Center Of Santa Monica is a nursing home community in Santa Monica, CA.

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  • Interior

    An elderly person receiving assistance during mealtime in a care facility.

  • Outdoors

    A peaceful urban sidewalk lined with trees and buildings, featuring a prominent street sign.

  • Building

    A modern building surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A building with a sign for the Goldstar Simulation & Training Center of America, surrounded by trees.

  • Trees

    A modern building surrounded by lush trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Dining

    A delicious meal featuring pulled pork, beans, cornbread, and assorted vegetables.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit hallway with yellow walls and carpet, featuring multiple doors and decorative art.

  • Outdoor

    A serene outdoor patio space featuring red umbrellas and comfortable seating, perfect for relaxation.

  • Seating

    A modern waiting area featuring comfortable seating and a digital display.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room featuring various exercise and rehabilitation tools.

  • Healthcare

    A view of a hospital patient room with two beds and calming decor.

1338 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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3.8 from 47 reviews
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Overall Review of The Rehabilitation Center Of Santa Monica

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Therapy feels effective

Residents describe therapy that helps them build strength again.

Many reviews highlight physical therapy as a major part of the experience, calling it gentle, effective, and focused on the recovery plan. A few residents or family members also describe steady progress and regaining strength after surgery or an injury. Even when someone criticized care overall, they still referenced physical therapy not being delivered as expected.

common 13 reviews mention this

Care staff are consistently described

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and professional.

Across multiple reviews, people describe staff and nurses as warm, patient, and responsive to requests. Several families specifically mention staff checking in, helping with medical needs, or making residents feel comfortable and safe. A smaller set of reviews go the other direction, describing inadequate staffing or failure to respond, but the overall thread is that interactions with caregivers are a major part of how people judge the place.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staffing levels are a sticking point

Some reviewers say staffing shortages affected care and responsiveness.

Several reviews directly mention being short-staffed or not having enough help, including problems with calls for assistance and delayed response times. A few reviewers also describe inconsistent care and difficulty reaching the facility by phone or billing contacts. These concerns appear alongside other positive comments, but they are repeated enough that staffing is a recurring issue in the feedback.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food is often a mix

Food draws both strong praise and sharp complaints.

Some reviews say meals are good, varied, or chef-prepared, and a few describe the food as better than other facilities they’ve seen. At the same time, other reviewers criticize the food quality or describe it in harsh terms. Because both sides show up in the reviews, dining seems to be a polarizing day-to-day experience rather than a single consistent outcome.

  • An elderly person receiving assistance during mealtime in a care facility.
  • A delicious meal featuring pulled pork, beans, cornbread, and assorted vegetables.
  • A simple meal featuring some leftovers and cucumber slices on a plate.
common 5 reviews mention this

Clean rooms and common areas

Reviewers commonly mention cleanliness in rooms and the facility.

A number of reviews describe the building as clean and well kept, with rooms maintained properly and a generally organized atmosphere. Several also pair cleanliness with comfort and welcoming surroundings. While not every reviewer discusses cleanliness, those who do tend to state it as a positive part of the experience.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities help fill the day

Residents and families mention activities and games to stay engaged.

Some reviewers point to structured or resident-friendly engagement, including activities and games. One long-term resident also credits activities as part of being satisfied over time. The feedback volume is smaller here than therapy or staff, but it still shows up as a supportive piece of daily life.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 144 resident community capacity 144 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 (0.3 miles)
  • Erewhon Market (0.7 miles)
  • Bodega Wine Bar (0.9 miles)
  • Bay Cities (0.9 miles)
  • 1212 Santa Monica (1.3 miles)
  • True Food Kitchen (1.4 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 (1.8 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 (2.1 miles)
  • South Beach Park (2.2 miles)
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • The Rose Cafe & Market (2.3 miles)
  • Gjusta (2.4 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Great White (2.9 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (3 miles)

Physicians

  • UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood (3.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Century City 15 (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (4.2 miles)

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