Savant of Santa Monica
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and attentive nursing and care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 52 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you prioritize a lively, clean environment and a staff that is genuinely caring and energetic. However, families should perform rigorous due diligence regarding financial agreements and insurance coverage, as there is at least one report of misleading quotes regarding monthly costs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
52 reviews on Google“Savant of Santa Monica is highly regarded for its warm, attentive staff and its bright, clean, and lively environment. While many families praise the seamless transition process and the energy of the activities programs, some recent concerns have been raised regarding billing transparency and organizational growing pains.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and attentive nursing and care staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging activities and social programs
- Smooth admission and transition process
Concerns
- Discrepancies in quoted pricing and insurance processing
- Organizational instability and staff turnover
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 55 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses highly personalized, enthusiastic templates for 5-star reviews, but employs a single, repetitive, and dismissive template to address all 1-star reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how warm and attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that same level of personal care is maintained during shift changes?
- 2Since we want to make sure we have all our finances in order, could you walk us through the exact process for verifying insurance coverage and how we can ensure our quoted monthly rate remains consistent?
- 3What kind of social programs or engaging group activities do you have planned for the upcoming month to help new residents settle in?
- 4Can you tell us more about the protocol for medical emergencies and how the nursing team communicates updates to family members after hours?
- 5We noticed you are very active in maintaining a clean and well-kept facility; what is your daily routine for ensuring all common areas stay pristine for the residents?
- 6As we prepare for a potential move, what does the transition and admission process look like to help a new resident feel at home during their first week?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Nathaniel, the Executive Director, is super friendly and always on top of things. Dylan, the Activities Director, brings so much energy and keeps everyone involved and having fun.”
“The maintenance team works consistently to create a welcoming environment. They have been very attentive to assisting my husband as well when he needed a bed table assembled and when there is a maintenance issue.”
“I have nothing but great experiences from the initial admission process to the tour, and attention they’ve shown my residents. All residents that have transferred to this location have loved the attentive and informative staff.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division
Apr 7, 2026ComplaintClean
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Apr 7, 2026ComplaintClean
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Mar 19, 2026ComplaintClean
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Mar 14, 2026ComplaintClean
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Mar 2, 2026ComplaintClean
This complaint investigation report details multiple substantiated allegations related to a resident's fall and subsequent injury. Three Type A deficiencies were cited, indicating immediate health and safety risks concerning timely medical care, adequate supervision, and notification of the resident's authorized representative. The facility must address these critical failures through comprehensive retraining and procedural changes.
Feb 17, 2026OtherClean
The unannounced visit conducted on February 17, 2026, was a case management visit to obtain required documents. The Licensing Program Analyst reported that no health or safety concerns were identified during the visit.
Feb 11, 2026OtherClean
The facility was visited by the Licensing Program Analyst to investigate a complaint. The analyst observed potential health and safety concerns involving several residents and collected various records, including appraisal documents, incident reports, and service plans. No specific deficiencies were listed in the provided report sections.
Feb 4, 2026ComplaintClean
This report details a complaint investigation concerning multiple allegations, including resident falls due to neglect, failure to order oxygen equipment, and misuse of 9-1-1. After reviewing records and conducting interviews, the investigator found no sufficient evidence to support any of the allegations. Consequently, all cited allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Santa Monica Operations LLC
NATHANIEL VENZON
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52 reviews from families & visitors
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