1312 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Brooke B
Loved one of resident/client
Review for Ivy Park at Santa Monica
I was lucky enough to just move my aunt who has Alzheimer’s in to [location removed]just recently, and I received so much compassionate assistance and guidance from [name removed] who was my first contact there, and also a TON of support from [name removed] who runs the memory care part of their facility. Her adjustment period went unbelievably smooth, because the staff at [location removed] put time into asking me who she is, what she enjoys, what career did she have, what mattered most to her in the full life she used to have, etc. Absolutely everyone on staff at this facility is AMAZING! The thoughtfulness, patience, and kindness was just beyond. The memory care program and activities directors really put a lot of thought into enhancing the lives of all the residents, and their families as well. I was very concerned about my aunt’s transition into Ivy Park and the new program because, it was due to an emergency situation. Her beloved husband had just passed. She had been brought to the ER, and then moved to a home that she escaped from and was lost, and also had been injured. She was under extreme duress, and had to be moved immediately. I myself was quite emotional and worried. We were both treated like family here at Ivy Park, and shockingly after just one week of being moved in she was physically better, more active, and mentally able to process and communicate more than I’ve seen in a very long time. I believe this is b/c it is so necessary for our loved ones to feel connection, compassion, socialization and respect. That’s what Ivy Park prioritizes. I will forever be indebted to these beautiful people that work very hard to make sure life is worth living and enjoying. There’s laughter, music, good food, games, outings, and joy here. I honestly cannot say one bad thing about Ivy Park. The actual facility is like a 5 star hotel too. May you be lucky enough to find a place like this for the one you love. I really want to thank [name removed] from A Place for mom, who connected me to [name removed], for my tour. It was the beginning of a new life for my aunt, one that really mattered.
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Ivy Park at Santa Monica is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Santa Monica. Located between the Pacific Coast Highway and Wilshire Boulevards, Ivy Park is just minutes from the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, stunning ocean views, delightful shopping options and delectable dining options. Whether you’re exploring the city filled with art & style, engaging in community events, or enjoying a delightful meal with friends at The Vine at Ivy Restaurant, at Ivy Park at Santa Monica, every day brings a fresh and fulfilling experience. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We partner with our residents to provide customized care and support. In doing so, we find new ways to bring joy, wellness, and ease to the lives of our residents and their families. No matter what age, no matter what season, our focus is on the whole person. Delicious food, great conversation with friends, and a warm environment is what you can expect while dining at our restaurant, Vine at Ivy. Our culinary team makes food that is simple, seasonal and delicious, made with whole ingredients and cooked just for you. Our...
Ivy Park at Santa Monica
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A Place for Mom has scored Ivy Park at Santa Monica with 6.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ivy Park at Santa Monica has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Cindy
Not SureToured community
October 24, 2025
Decent place, kind people. The room rates start at $[removed] though, and this does not include any assistance fees. Also, from neighbors with family here, the rates increase sharply every year, like clockwork.
Susan L
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 10, 2025
The staff are friendly and nice. My mother seems well taken care of
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
November 20, 2024
1. Used to absolutely love it, but things have changed in the past 2 years, and not for the best, in my opinion. 2. Quite clean. They do have some sort of recurring, multi-location issue with a water leak that smells like sewage, but they handle it quickly. The staff are very conscientious about keeping things clean and neat. 3. We love the staff. From the front door reception to the kitchen to the floor staff/caregivers... they are caring and patient and dote on their residents. The change in corporate ownership, however, has been a challenge resulting in a lot of turnover. Most of the staff with whom we've become close have left, and there are quite a few new people who are still learning their role. 4. We've had some issues, but the staff have been responsive. 5. There seems to be a good variety and attention to dietary needs. 6. There used to be activities running multiple times a day, and an activities director with boundless creativity and energy who led them... they used to take a group offside for short trips to have lunch or go to the park, etc, but that seems to be over now. I have seen bingo being played sometimes, and word games on the TV in the common room, but overall, the atmosphere is decidedly more sedentary and television-based. A musician visits the facility periodically, and everyone seems to enjoy that. 7. I don't know if it measures up to the standard we found when we first placed Trudy there. She's comfortable and safe; she has opportunities to eat good food and she gets the care we could not safely provide at home, and for that, we are very thankful. There are things I find very frustrating and that does color my opinion of the facility.
Brooke B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 2, 2024
I was lucky enough to just move my aunt who has Alzheimer’s in to [location removed]just recently, and I received so much compassionate assistance and guidance from [name removed] who was my first contact there, and also a TON of support from [name removed] who runs the memory care part of their facility. Her adjustment period went unbelievably smooth, because the staff at [location removed] put time into asking me who she is, what she enjoys, what career did she have, what mattered most to her in the full life she used to have, etc. Absolutely everyone on staff at this facility is AMAZING! The thoughtfulness, patience, and kindness was just beyond. The memory care program and activities directors really put a lot of thought into enhancing the lives of all the residents, and their families as well. I was very concerned about my aunt’s transition into Ivy Park and the new program because, it was due to an emergency situation. Her beloved husband had just passed. She had been brought to the ER, and then moved to a home that she escaped from and was lost, and also had been injured. She was under extreme duress, and had to be moved immediately. I myself was quite emotional and worried. We were both treated like family here at Ivy Park, and shockingly after just one week of being moved in she was physically better, more active, and mentally able to process and communicate more than I’ve seen in a very long time. I believe this is b/c it is so necessary for our loved ones to feel connection, compassion, socialization and respect. That’s what Ivy Park prioritizes. I will forever be indebted to these beautiful people that work very hard to make sure life is worth living and enjoying. There’s laughter, music, good food, games, outings, and joy here. I honestly cannot say one bad thing about Ivy Park. The actual facility is like a 5 star hotel too. May you be lucky enough to find a place like this for the one you love. I really want to thank [name removed] from A Place for mom, who connected me to [name removed], for my tour. It was the beginning of a new life for my aunt, one that really mattered.
Maria M
Assisted LivingResident/client
August 7, 2023
Would not recommend Ivy Park for anyone suffering from high blood pressure or memory issues. This facility does building alarm testing multiple times through the day and also every night at 11PM and 5:45AM, it is incredibly loud. This type of noise pollution is shown to disrupt sleep, increase chances of illness, and reduce memory. They also disregard noise ordinances in the area and are unresponsive. (Will update if this ever changes)
SK
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 12, 2023
I've been very happy with our choice of community. My father seems to be doing very well under their care. The staff are very friendly. And the location is perfect for all of his follow up visits with his physicians.
W Davis
Memory CareFamily/friend
November 11, 2022
Sunrise is warm and comfortable looking. It is very clean and looks new. The majority of the staff are very friendly. The community is in a convenient location. The staff communication with the family has been very good. The meals have either been overcooked, unappealing, or served cold. It would nice to see this improved. The soup offered is very good.
Jo
Memory CareResident/client
September 6, 2022
I had my MIL at this facility since 2017. The care really degraded over time but it's been down right horrible since the last director left. For over two months, They failed to administer 5-6 medications and one of the medication was for stroke! Furthermore, they failed to alert me. Yet, that didn't stop them from charging me $[removed]a day/$[removed] month specifically for this care. They also charge separately for incontinence care yet I saw my MIL lay in soiled bed much too often. I finally moved her out and requested my refundable deposit. For two months, the director avoided my call in attempt to keep the money. I am going to have to do the small claims. Ugh. I typically do not write bad reviews but this is a pretty bad case. One does not expect such poor care of loved ones at any place let alone from a provider who charges so much.
M L B
Memory CareToured community
April 13, 2022
The tour was fine, helpful and we just went with another community because it just gave us that feeling that we needed.
anonymous
Memory CareToured community
February 1, 2022
This community was fine but there was another community that just made more sense for my loved one.
anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
October 13, 2021
This community was great it was just not what I was looking for or needed care wise.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 2, 2021
Our loved one was there for just a few months for respite care, but our experience was good. The community was clean, and we thought the staff members and their care services were great. The meals and dining service was good. They did have activities going on. At first since this was our families first experience with a community, the value for cost was sticker shocking, but after looking around we thought it was fine.
G. M.
Memory CareFamily/friend
March 26, 2021
The community was way too expensive for us. Sunrise was able to keep my loved one busy gardening and with other activities. This wouldn't be my first choice due to the cost. The staff communication was very good with the family.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
January 26, 2016
Its all good. I do not have any complaints about ANYTHING with this facility. I would absolutely recommend to friends and other family. Just Overall a fantastic place.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
August 17, 2015
I think that they could improve on service in the dining room. I think that they need to add some staff too. Honestly, I think they could use a pastry chef or someone that is good at baking. I know it sounds strange, but people like their desserts and they could be better. Overall though, it has been good.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
June 24, 2015
We enjoyed our visit and tour. I look forward to taking my mother there for lunch and to meet some of the residents. The activities looked interesting for her. I had the impression that they would work with us on my father's reluctance to move.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
June 18, 2015
I have been very well pleased with Sunrise of Santa Monica. There is a lady that lives there whom I love and have helped out for years, and I am happy to say that she is doing well. The people there are very pleasant to work with. All the staff are all very nice, friendly, and helpful. The only possible area for improvement is that they do seem like they might be a tad understaffed. I am not sure if that is accurate or not, but that has been a perception of mine. But they do a really great job.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 11, 2015
The nursing staff and all those people are really very great. I do have some issues with the administration however as they have a tendency to make promises that they don't keep. That is one area for improvement. Another would be to make sure that the residents are able to make it to all the activities. Overall it is a pretty nice place. The food is pretty decent also.
Barbara Steinhauser
Memory CareFamily/friend
March 7, 2015
We had to move Nana to Assisted Living and the staff at Sunrise understood how difficult this was. They were kind and supportive- the Executive Director met with us one on one a few times to address our concerns. The custodian helped us hang a heavy painting, providing the hardware. And the activities director made sure our Nana was busy immediately. The garage is an added benefit and the care staff watched her like a new mother watches a newborn. Very cozy place. We all relaxed, knowing Nana will be looked after here and will enjoy activities like art classes and The Getty tour. Added bonus is a church service with communion- she didn't have this at her last place. And it's all on two floors so she can walk down the hall to Bingo or take a quick elevator ride to the dining room.
Family Member
Memory CareToured community
July 28, 2014
This was very nice and very expensive. The base rate was a couple of thousand more than the place I chose. The rooms are smaller here too. The parking wasn't very good, you either had to find metered parking on the street or pay $12 at the lot next door .
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