The 15 Best Independent Living Communities in Santa Monica, CA for 2018

There are 15 Independent Living Communities in the Santa Monica area, with 2 in Santa Monica and 13 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in Santa Monica is $3,747 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,450. Cheaper nearby regions include Burbank with an average starting cost of $3,100.

To help you with your search, browse the 23 reviews below for independent living communities in Santa Monica. On average, consumers rate independent living in Santa Monica 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Culver City with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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2 Independent Living Communities in Santa Monica, CA

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

Provides: Independent Living

851 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

"Brookdale Sta. Monica was beautiful and just one block away from the beach. They even had free parking, which was very good for the guests. I was not able to see the rooms, but they showed me..." More

Holiday Villa East

Provides: Independent Living

1447 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

"I was really concern where I was going to move my Father, a Friend told me about Holiday Villa East They are a active retirement home in Santa Monica, I came in and the staff was so helpful they..." More

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Belmont Village Westwood

Provides: Independent Living

10475 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

"My grandfather lived at the Belmont Village in the Hollywood Hills for almost two years and he loved every day of it. After my grandmother's death he decided to move to Los Angeles to be closer to..." More

Palm Court Retirement Living

Provides: Independent Living

3995 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232

"Palm Court was lovely. My father was familiar with it from some colleagues, and he felt comfortable there, which is why we picked it. They had a movie room, private restaurant, library, and..." More

Westwood Plaza

Provides: Independent Living

2228 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064

"My mom is in Westwood Plaza. It’s basic, adequate, and homey. The staff is excellent. The activities are very good. The rooms are fine-- not fancy-- but the prices are reasonable. " More

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Beverly Hills Carmel North - Elegant ...

Provides: Independent Living

8750 Burton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90048

"My client absolutely loved this facility. He was a veteran, and his insurance paid for the entire amount of the stay. When I visited with him, the inside of the building seemed more like a nice..." More

Meridian of Culver City

Provides: Independent Living

10955 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

"Two different people showed me around Meridian of Culver City, and they were very thorough. They showed me the independent living and the assisted living areas, several different rooms, the pool,..." More

Westwood Horizons

Provides: Independent Living

947 Tiverton, Los Angeles, CA 90024

" Independent Senior Living in Los Angeles, California. Make yourself at home at Vintage Westwood Horizons in Los Angeles, California. It's a friendly, flexible environment that..." More

CityView

Provides: Independent Living

515 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036

"My tour of CityView was great. They had a room that was ready for my friends and it was lovely, with new carpet and paint, and there was a sliding glass door that you could use to walk to the..." More

Melrose Gardens & The Cottages

Provides: Independent Living

960 N. Martel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

"Senior Living in Los Angeles Senior living services are commonly divided into more specific types of care services based upon an individuals specific care requirements. Common distinctions..." More

Garden of Palms

Provides: Independent Living

1025 North Fairfax Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 9...

"Garden of Palms residents have the services they need in the embrace of community, yet can still be as independent as is individually appropriate. We provide the comfort and support of..." More

The Village at Sherman Oaks

Provides: Independent Living

5450 Vesper Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

"The Village at Sherman Oaks was a little smaller. They were going through some upgrades. It was a lovely facility but more expensive and not as luxurious." More

Atria Tarzana

Provides: Independent Living

5325 Etiwanda Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91356

"Discover the elegance of a resort community with style and sophistication, right in the heart of Tarzana. Our goal is to provide residents a comfortable lifestyle that encourages independence and..." More

Manhattan Senior Villas

Provides: Independent Living

1300 Park View Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

"My mother was at Manhattan Senior Villas for 5 years, and she loved it. It was like a big sorority house. Even though it's not assisted living, everybody looks out for each other, and she made some..." More

Encino Terrace Senior Living

Provides: Independent Living

16025 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91436

"Assisted Living and Independent Senior Living in Encino, California. Make yourself at home at Encino Terrace Senior Living in Encino, California. It's a friendly, flexible environment that..." More

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Review of Holiday Villa East

I was really concern where I was going to move my Father, a Friend told me about Holiday Villa East They are a active retirement home in Santa Monica, I came in and the staff was so helpful they in... Read more

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Review of Holiday Villa East

My father currently is at Holiday Villa East . The studio he moved into was beautifully furnished and was large compared to other places we looked at. This community also has many activities (his f... Read more

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Review of Holiday Villa East

I left skilled nursing four years ago and needed a place to live. A senior living agency representative recommended Holiday Villa East and I went to take a look. I was favorably impressed and mov... Read more

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