Occupancy rate
85%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Heritage House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Heritage House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Heritage House is a cozy assisted living and memory care home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. The beautiful community has been a home of possibilities for seniors who want to discover the purpose in their lives that they have been searching for; a home that they deserve is found at the Heritage House in Santa Barbara.
The community’s home-like surroundings and nurturing environment are contributed by its in-house professional culinary team to provide the best and finest dishes at its pub, café, and dining room. Beautiful activities are found in their ballroom, billiards lounge, fitness center, computer or media center, and fireplace – among many others. Their essential services include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, ground-floor units, specialized memory care support, and social and recreational activities.
Rosemarie Harris serves as the Administrator Emeritus at Heritage House, bringing valued leadership and experience to the community. Her role reflects a continued commitment to supporting the community's mission and ensuring a warm, well-managed environment for residents.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 28m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 51m per day | ▲ 50% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 48m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 41m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
23 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
58 / 68
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 4, 2002
CountySanta Barbara
Heritage House is legally operated by Heritage House Group, and administrated by Alejandra Nunez.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Heritage House
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
0 citations
5 total visits
0 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Latest Inspection
October 10, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Heritage House has maintained a clean and compliant record with no deficiencies found in five consecutive inspections from October 19, 2022, through October 10, 2025. Inspectors consistently noted good repair, proper fire safety equipment, complete staff and medication records, and adherence to infection control standards. This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, showing consistent compliance with licensing and safety requirements over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsQuality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.21
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.21
6% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
0.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 21.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
29% better than California averageCalifornia average: 13.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
7% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
39.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
39.9%
21% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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8.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Heritage House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.29 miles to nearest hospital (ENT Associates of Santa Barbara)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage House
What neighborhood is Heritage House in?
Heritage House is in the Goleta neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
Who is the owner of Heritage House?
The legal owner and operator of Heritage House is Heritage House Group.
Is Heritage House in a walkable area?
Heritage House has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Heritage House?
Heritage House's occupancy is 85%.
Who is the administrator of Heritage House?
Alejandra Nunez is the administrator of Heritage House.
How many beds does Heritage House have?
Heritage House has 68 beds.
What is the phone number of Heritage House?
(503) 374-4175 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage House.
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