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State licensedAssisted Living
Brookdale Ocean House
Santa Monica, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 13, 2025, 9 citations since 2022
About Brookdale Ocean House
Brookdale Ocean House brings personalized assisted living to Santa Monica, California, where experienced care meets coastal California living. Our compassionate team supports residents with daily activities, medication management, and wellness programs designed to maintain independence and quality of life.
Community at a glance
Capacity
150 residents
State license
#198204758, Licensed
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Brookdale Ocean House. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Brookdale Ocean House on September 13, 2025.
Since May 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 20 complaint visits and 1 other visit.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 8 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 16 complaints, and found 7 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 13, 2025
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
8
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| Other visits | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 13, 2025, Aug 28, 2024, Sep 2, 2023.
Complaints
- July 3, 20254 unsubstantiated
- March 27, 20255 unsubstantiated
- December 4, 20242 unsubstantiated
- July 19, 20243 unsubstantiated
- January 10, 20243 unsubstantiated
- November 15, 20235 unsubstantiated
- November 2, 20233 unsubstantiated
- September 29, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- September 18, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- August 25, 20232 allegations substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- July 27, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- March 29, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
Showing the 12 most recent of 16.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 198204758
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 residents
- Licensed since
- August 18, 2005
- Licensee
- Blc Ocean House Lp
- Administrator
- Helen Lee
Location
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2107 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Brookdale Ocean House had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Brookdale Ocean House 1 Type A citation and 8 Type B citations since May 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Brookdale Ocean House last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 13, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Brookdale Ocean House?+
The state investigated 16 complaints since May 2022. Of the allegations, 7 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 32 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.