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Welbrook Senior Living Santa Monica

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1450 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 9040450 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Welbrook is an excellent choice for families seeking specialized memory care, as the staff is consistently praised for their patience and emotional connection to residents. The facility's high level of resident engagement and cleanliness provides significant peace of mind. There are no recurring patterns of concern in the recent reviews to alert you to.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
Welbrook Senior Living is highly regarded by families for its compassionate memory care and exceptional staff engagement. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, the high level of resident activity, and the professional, warm nature of the caregivers. While the vast majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there are isolated instances of low ratings that lack specific context.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Engaging daily activities and programming
  • Clean and well-maintained modern facility
  • Strong communication with resident families
  • Specialized expertise in memory care

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate
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The owner provides highly empathetic and personalized responses that specifically reference the reviewer's loved one and the emotional context of their transition. While the responses use some recurring professional phrasing, they consistently acknowledge the unique details shared in each review.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've noticed how much the management values feedback from families; how does the team typically incorporate resident or family suggestions into the facility's daily operations?
  • 2With the specialized memory care expertise you have here, how do you tailor daily activities to keep residents engaged based on their individual interests?
  • 3How does the staff ensure consistent, high-quality care and attention during shift changes or late-night hours?
  • 4Could you walk us through the specific protocols the team follows if a medical emergency occurs after hours?
  • 5The facility looks incredibly clean and modern; what is your routine for maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness in the common areas?
  • 6How does the communication process work between the care team and us as a family to keep us updated on our loved one's well-being?

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Key Review Excerpts

I searched all over Los Angeles, visited 14 places big and small, and Welbrook was the only place that felt safe for my loved one with Alzheimers. Loving patient care and 8 hours a day of activities and engagement for residents.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The staff at Welbrook truly have a calling for working with the elderly. This is not just a good job for them, you can see that they honestly enjoy older people and have the patience and love that it takes to come alongside the residents.

Family member of former resident · 2024★★★★★

I moved Anna to Welbrook and her whole attitude changed. Her health improved and she went from begging me to let her ‘go home’ to saying she has to go back home to Welbrook at the end of our visits.

Decision maker for resident · 2023★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

17total
1 Type A— immediate health risk
9 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 26, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

May 20, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

May 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Dec 23, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into an allegation of staff restraining a resident. The investigation, conducted through interviews with staff and residents, and direct observation, found the allegation to be Unsubstantiated. No specific deficiencies were cited in the report.

Sep 19, 2025Inspection
Clean

The unannounced annual inspection conducted on 09/19/2025 found general compliance in areas such as facility maintenance and resident file review. However, one Type B deficiency was cited regarding staff training records. This deficiency requires the facility to provide proof of initial and annual training for all staff assisting residents with ADLs by the specified due date.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Sep 21, 2024Inspection
Clean

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies across several critical areas. Specifically, there are immediate concerns regarding staff criminal record clearance, and multiple Type B deficiencies related to overdue medical assessments for residents with dementia, and missing required staff certifications (First Aid/CPR, Health Screening, TB tests). All cited deficiencies require prompt correction to ensure resident safety and compliance.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica Llc;alta Sr Lvng, INC

Administrator

COLE, CATALINA

Source: State licensing data

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