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Santa Monica Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Santa Monica
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Santa Monica, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
What Assisted Living Costs in Santa Monica
No separate Santa Monica figure is published, so the best benchmark is the California median of $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025), $800 above the U.S. median of $6,200. In Santa Monica, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| California assisted living median | $7,000 | $3,155 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| California in-home care | $7,627 | $3,782 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Santa Monica
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Santa Monica veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Santa Monica
About 2,013 veterans live in Santa Monica, and 995 of them are 65 or older. Across Los Angeles County, there are 209,570 veterans, 105,526 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Santa Monica Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Room to start independent
1 Santa Monica partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Santa Monica community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Santa Monica and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask a Santa Monica community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Santa Monica
Widen the search beyond Santa Monica with these nearby California cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Santa Monica Assisted Living Questions
Can a Santa Monica veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Santa Monica who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Santa Monica?
No Santa Monica-only figure is published. The California median is $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Santa Monica?
2 in Santa Monica, plus 186 across California.
Does a Santa Monica community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Santa Monica community.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
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GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonLooking beyond Santa Monica? See Assisted Living in California or the national guide.