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About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is operated by Brookdale and offers assisted living and independent living in the Santa Monica area (Los Angeles County). It is one of 2 Patriot Angels assisted living partners in Santa Monica. More assisted living in Santa Monica.
Care Offered at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Assisted living
Offers a comfortable assisted living environment with personalized care and social engagement opportunities.
Assisted living in Santa Monica →Independent living
Offers maintenance-free independent living in a welcoming senior community environment.
Independent living in Santa Monica →Paying for Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens with VA Benefits
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is a private community, not run by VA, and that is exactly where Aid & Attendance helps: the benefit pays the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use it toward the monthly bill here. Most families pair it with Social Security, a pension, savings, or proceeds from selling a home. If the family home is a concern, read how VA treats a home under the net worth limit.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $7,000 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $3,155 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $4,126 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $4,576 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $5,442 |
Compared with the California median for assisted living of $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025). That is an area figure, not this community’s price; ask Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens for its rate sheet.
See If Your Veteran Qualifies at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
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Questions About Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens
Does Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens accept VA Aid & Attendance?
The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can be used toward the bill at any private assisted living community, including Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens.
Does Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens offer memory care?
Memory care is not listed for Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. Ask the community directly, or compare memory care options nearby.
Can we apply after moving into Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens?
Yes. Many families file after move-in at a community like Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
