Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

    1330 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Accept incoming residents on hospice
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Administer insulin injections
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program
    • Physical therapy
    • Rehabilitation program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision
    • Same day assessments

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Care with behavioral issues
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Parkinson's care

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Family education and support services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.28·(57)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.2
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Effective physical, occupational, and speech therapy
    • Compassionate, friendly, and professional care teams
    • Encouraging teamwork across departments
    • Supportive social work and discharge planning
    • Engaged administrators and family-oriented service
    • Clean and orderly spaces
    • Garden and pond areas with outdoor access
    • Activities that support engagement and social connection
    • Generally satisfactory meals and flexible portions
    • Positive recovery experiences and functional progress

    Cons

    • Inconsistent family communication, callbacks, and medical-record access
    • Gaps in medication review, physician access, and clinical handoffs
    • Uneven response to resident requests and personal-care needs
    • Variable room cleanliness and housekeeping
    • Aging room finishes and unreliable in-room phones or televisions
    • Noise and roommate-compatibility challenges
    • Limited availability of clinical decision-makers outside regular hours
    • Challenging parking availability

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe Ocean Pointe, also referred to as Seaport 17, as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a strong focus on recovery after surgery, stroke, and other health events. Many patients and families praise the physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams for being encouraging and effective, and describe meaningful progress with walking and other daily activities. Nursing assistants, nurses, and other staff are often characterized as kind, professional, and attentive. A few accounts, however, raise concerns about timely responses to resident needs and personal-care assistance.

    Communication and care coordination are notable areas of mixed experience. Some families describe helpful administrators and social workers who coordinated appointments, paperwork, discharge planning, and transitions to appropriate next-step care. Other accounts describe difficulty reaching physicians or staff, delayed callbacks, challenges obtaining records, and uncertainty about medication reviews or clinical handoffs. Limited access to a decision-maker outside regular hours was also a concern. Families may wish to ask how updates are shared, who handles medication questions, and how requests for records are tracked.

    The physical environment receives both positive and critical comments. Several residents and families describe the facility as clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with outdoor garden or pond areas that support walking and relaxation. Activities are also appreciated as a source of engagement. Other accounts describe dated or cramped rooms, noise, and problems with in-room phones or televisions. Cleanliness and housekeeping experiences are not uniform; one family also raised a concern about assessment of a skin condition and infection-control practices. Parking is described as challenging.

    Dining feedback is generally favorable or satisfactory, including comments about good meals and the ability to request additional portions. Management and staff interactions are frequently praised, with particular appreciation for administrators and social workers who stay involved and help families plan. At the same time, concerns about communication and follow-through appear in more than one account. Overall, the reviews suggest a facility with well-regarded rehabilitation and many positive care experiences, alongside variability in coordination, responsiveness, and room conditions. A visit and direct discussion of care-planning and communication procedures may help families assess whether the experience is likely to meet their needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center is located at 1330 17th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.

    About Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

    Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center sits on 17th Street in Santa Monica and stays open every day from 9 in the morning until 9 at night, which gives families and residents plenty of time to visit or talk with staff if they want to, and the center does a bit of everything from skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care to memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the doctors on staff-Dr. Brenda Ramirez, Dr. Jeanney Kang, and Dr. Mavis Peng-handle all sorts of health issues like bronchitis, headaches of all kinds, dehydration, constipation, and adult failure to thrive, just to name a few, so there's a broad range of medical support for folks who need it; they offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions, plus wound care, palliative and hospice care for people who need extra support and comfort, and they make individual care plans for each resident, which tends to help people get more attention for their particular needs.

    The building itself has both private and semi-private rooms, and you'll find things like safety and handicap features, kitchens or kitchenettes, plus the usual housekeeping, Wi-Fi, cable TV, dining spaces, an activities room, a fitness center, a small salon and barbershop, guest parking, a patio area, and handy features like a rehab gym and a nursing station nearby; they do their best to fill days with activities like social gatherings, arts and crafts, trips out, educational programs, and even pet therapy for folks who like animals. There's transportation help for appointments and general movement, and the place tries to make things as welcoming as possible.

    Pricing runs high, with rooms costing from $8,000 to $14,000 per month, and the community's got about 72 certified beds with an average of 64 residents each day, which is nearly full. It also works alongside UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine for some teaching and training, so you may notice students shadowing professionals and learning in real time. Ocean Pointe is part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare.

    The center provides 4.41 nurse hours for each resident per day, though nurse turnover sits at about 50%, which is something to keep in mind for continuity of care. Over the years, inspection reports have listed 54 total deficiencies, with some concerning things like not keeping essential equipment working safely, not always getting food from approved sources or serving it to professional standards, and not posting daily nurse staffing details, each with potential for harm beyond what's considered minimal, and inspection records show 5 deficiencies related to infections, so families should definitely look over recent reports for more details and updates. The place does handle the basics well-things like medication support, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, laundry, and help with walking or wheelchair use-plus you can find resources for family caregivers.

    For people thinking about becoming residents, the next steps usually include taking a tour, checking over licensing and inspections, and making sure the finances and staff levels meet your needs. The care team tries to create a setting where seniors can be comfortable and safe, and where care is customized, but you'll want to look into their records and ask about recent changes or results to be sure it fits for your situation.

    People often ask...

    Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1330 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

    No, Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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