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Independent Living in Santa Monica, CA

1 partner community in Santa Monica, plus up to $3,845 a month for veterans and surviving spouses who need care.

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We list 1 independent living partner in Santa Monica. That Santa Monica community also offers assisted living.

  • 109 partners statewide in California.
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01 · Communities

Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Santa Monica

This Santa Monica community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus. Ask us whether VA Aid & Attendance, up to $3,845 a month, can offset Santa Monica costs. Start your free eligibility check, or call (844) 757-3047.

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens851 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 393-2260Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
02 · At a glance

Santa Monica by the Numbers

1partner community in Santa Monica
1also offer assisted living
03 · Costs

What Independent Living Costs in Santa Monica

No Santa Monica-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in California averages $5,357 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Santa Monica can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.

If a Santa Monica resident needs more help later, assisted living in California has a statewide median of $7,000 a month and non-medical in-home care $7,627 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).

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Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Santa Monica?

Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Santa Monica veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047

PATRIOT ANGELS

VA Benefits to Support Your Next Chapter

Finding the right senior care is a big step. If you or your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, VA Aid & Attendance benefits may help with the cost.

Patriot Angels can help you understand your options—with personal guidance every step of the way.

Could VA benefits help pay for care?

Answer a few quick questions to explore benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses.

Personal guidance. A simple place to start.
04 · Local veterans

Veterans in and Around Santa Monica

2,013veterans in Santa Monica
995of them are 65 or older
2.6%of Santa Monica adults are veterans

About 2,013 veterans live in Santa Monica, and 995 of them are 65 or older. Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, is home to 209,570 veterans, 105,526 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

05 · Nearby

More California Partner Cities Beyond Santa Monica

See every city on Independent Living in California.

06 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

Families in Santa Monica and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews

07 · Questions

Questions Santa Monica Families Ask

How many independent living communities are in Santa Monica?

Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Santa Monica, CA, out of 109 across California.

Can a Santa Monica veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?

Not for rent alone. If a Santa Monica veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.

What if we need more care later?

The Santa Monica partner also offers assisted living on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.

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