Ocean Terrace sits in a peaceful spot in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by green gardens and calm ocean views, and the place stands out for its small size with just six beds, which means the staff can look after each person closely and address things quickly, like repairs or special care needs, and this often makes the place feel calm and comfortable. The facility offers studio rooms and features plenty of shared areas, including a book room, sauna, hot tub, and health room, plus easy parking and transportation options, so getting to appointments or outings is simple for residents. Ocean Terrace provides assisted living, board and care, and memory care services, including support for daily activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management, and the staff can help with specific needs like insulin shots, 2-person transfers, and non-ambulatory care, as well as diabetic and incontinence care, so a wide range of health conditions gets addressed right on site. Nurses are available, and the home welcomes pets, which can help residents feel more at home, while complimentary transportation makes it easier to run errands, attend religious services, or get to medical appointments when needed.
Meals are homemade three times a day, and the kitchen can adapt to special diets, like requests for vegetarian, no-sugar, or low-sodium meals for those with diabetes or high blood pressure; residents can also enjoy social night activities, planned programs, movie entertainment, music, fitness sessions, art, and wellness activities, including pet therapy and outdoor excursions, all meant to keep minds and bodies engaged. There's a mobile stylist, a hairdresser or parlor on site, and garden areas for when someone's looking to unwind, and the community has a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where it's easy to relax, either in the common areas or in studio-style personal rooms.
Along with assisted living, the staff provide memory care designed for seniors with cognitive impairments, and they're trained to personalize support to help maintain independence as long as possible, with attention placed on safety and established routines. Ocean Terrace also offers respite care services for short-term stays, hospice support for end-of-life needs, and can arrange for additional care services from outside agencies if a resident needs more help than usual. Payment for services can come from private pay, Long Term Care Insurance, or Veterans Aid and Attendance, with prices starting at around $3,000 per month and running up to $7,000, depending on care requirements, choice of amenities, and bedroom type.
Ocean Terrace holds a certificate from California's Department of Social Services, number 197606461, and the home has a 6 out of 10 community rating based on reviews, with many people noting the clean environment and staff responsiveness. The focus at Ocean Terrace is to support daily living, make life calm and comfortable, provide the right care for each person, and respond reliably to requests, which can be important for both seniors and their families.
