Brookdale Santa Monica

After years of trying to get out mom to move from her home town of 75 years, Tulsa, we finally convinced her…. Once she toured the beautiful Brookdale Ocean House in Santa Monica. She lived happily there for almost 4 years. I am writing this today because Momma recently and peacefully passed there, 4 days shy of 97. Brookdale is not only beautiful, with lovely entertainment, excellent food, and the best view in town…. But it is a community of truly the most genuinely caring staff members that keep a watchful and loving eye out on their residents. The few days before she passed, there was a steady stream of both residents and staff members stopping by to hold her hand, tell us the most amazing stories, and doting on us for anything we might need while we sat bedside. Tom, the manager, was also instrumental in gently guiding us with the end of life decision when Hospice was repeatedly unavailable. We will forever be grateful for their 4 years of extraordinary care and will never forget how their genuine love for our mom gave us so much peace…. Right up until the end. We plan to continue to visit our friends there and could not recommend this community more!

i love the location and my son selected it because my husband and I would ride our bikes along the ocean trails. It is near the homes of three of my children. My third son’s home burned during the Palisades fires and he was only 15 minutes away. At the time, the management was outstanding and made me feel very comfortable and loved. I originally chose the 8th floor because it looked down over the Santa Monica peer, where I first met my husband and I had a view of the palisades, where I lived. Then my son, moved me down to the third floor because I got a better price and I am very happy there. I am proud to be one of Ocean House’s ambassadors. Which means that I try to meet every new person that comes in and I sit with them for meals, get to know them, and I introduce them to other residents who have similar interests. I like to go out of my way to encourage and escort new residents to participate in monthly meetings such as Chef Chat, Town Hall, and Resident Council. I also go their apartments to invite them to join the New Resident Orientations. I have made treasured friends during my five years here. The servers are outstanding and those who help us at the front desk are exceptional! With the hiring of the current Activities Manager Sandra, the level of entertainment, the choices of things we can do and the level of love and kindness is exceptional as Is her assistant Sarah!

Brookdale Ocean House is the only place I have experienced community living. I love living right across from the ocean with my own private balcony. I enjoy living with my two cats. I think there should be a staff member available for any mental problems such as recent loss of family. There should be guided walks outside for those of us who need walkers, canes or wheelchairs - or even those without balance problems who just like the company of others, Weekly excursions to museums and other interesting places, once available, should be reinstated. being of fairly good health, I think Brookdale Ocean House is an excellent place for me since I have recently lost my beloved husband of sixty-five years.

I have had the privilege of working with Hannah Lee over the years and she goes above and beyond for her residents to ensure they have the best experience and quality of care within Brookdale Ocean House. They pride themselves in providing excellent care and it definitely shows! Their staff are always very professional and welcoming and I could not recommend this lovely community for our clients and families enough.