Ivy Park at Santa Monica

Susan

I went to Ivy Park at Santa Monica. I like the friendliness of the staff. It was very well maintained. The guests seemed to be very happy and very friendly. Everything that was advertised was correct and I didn't feel it was exaggerated in any way. The staff who gave the tour was fabulous. She was amazing. However, the dining area was not as comfortable. It was a cafeteria than a dining room experience. They have transportation, but I don't remember if they have a salon. The only reason why I didn't consider it further is because of the price. The price is very high. A middle-income person wouldn't be able to handle it on just a pension. You would need to have either long-term care insurance or some sort of substantial savings to bridge the costs of your average pension.

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Susanne

We went here. We loved the staff. They seemed to be very responsive. At the time that we visited, they were a little more open, so we were able to tour the facility quite a bit. It's got wonderful grounds and a little garden or patio on two floors, so it was very, very nice. It was a big contender. The biggest drawback was the location. The staff was the reason that I decided that this was the right time to move mom into an assisted living. She really understood where I was coming from, and she was very, very supportive. If we live closer to Santa Monica, I would have chosen that one. I know they had a gameroom, a library, and small patios on some of the units, which would have been nice for mom.

She01

It was very nice and clean. It seemed to be a top notch place. It looked like a 5-star hotel and very impressive. The rooms were small but nice, and the staff was very friendly. The amenities were good, and they had several different areas for several different activities.

Everett

My wife is staying here. The staff seemed sincere. The have something to do every morning and afternoon. The food seemed adequate. They have a beauty salon where you can get your nails and hair done.

Caring Visitor17

I visited them. It’s fine; they play games. The room was a 1-bedroom, bright and it was all windows.

Anonymous110328250

It is good. I like the fact that they are not just in California; they are also in Colorado and in many other states. We chose it because it is what my dad likes. It is like walking into a 5-star resort. The staff is very welcoming. They have too many activities to describe. They are pleasant, efficient, and welcoming.