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.
