Occupancy rate
64%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Alexander Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Alexander Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Alexander Gardens Assisted Living proudly provides a home-like environment where its residents are treated like family. Residential living heeds a lifestyle of comfort. The community is where seniors thrive and retire gracefully thanks to the genuine support and care from a team of professionals. The assisted living home promotes a villa-type setting balanced with a permanent vacation feeling that can inspire residential living. This unique community is the last independently owned provider on Santa Barbara’s Upper East Side.
One of Santa Barbara’s most trusted communities, Alexander Gardens practices a person-centered approach, providing a reliable environment through maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experiences. They boast their highly trained care staff, spacious apartments, and a list of calendar-filled activities for an engaging and enriching experience during their stay.
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
23 / 36
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 16, 2015
CountySanta Barbara
License Number425801995
Alexander Gardens is legally operated by Gl And Vl Llc, and administrated by Mitchell Leichter.
Beauty Salon
Chef-Prepared Meals
Specific ProgramsOverview
Food DescriptionThree chef-prepared meals daily.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Alexander Gardens
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 2020 · 6 years of data
4 citations
13 total visits
5 complaint visits
4 official inspections
1 complaint investigation
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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (59% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (59% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
November 7, 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.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent deficiencies tied to clerical errors in staff criminal background checks and improper staff association posing immediate health and safety risks as of November 7, 2025. A substantiated complaint from December 20, 2023, found staff failed to respond to resident call buttons promptly, while previous inspections in 2023 and 2024 showed compliance with health, safety, and infection control regulations and no cited deficiencies. Earlier complaints in 2021 substantiated restricted visitation and failure to report serious incidents, indicating some ongoing administrative and resident care challenges.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Alexander Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.54 miles to nearest hospital (Optometry Care Santa Barbara)
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Barbara (Upper East) | 36 | No | 64 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 63.9% | - | Gl And Vl LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Gardens
What neighborhood is Alexander Gardens in?
Alexander Gardens is in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
Who is the owner of Alexander Gardens?
The legal owner and operator of Alexander Gardens is Gl And Vl Llc.
Is Alexander Gardens in a walkable area?
Alexander Gardens has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Alexander Gardens?
Alexander Gardens's occupancy is 64%.
Who is the administrator of Alexander Gardens?
Mitchell Leichter is the administrator of Alexander Gardens.
How many beds does Alexander Gardens have?
Alexander Gardens has 36 beds.
Has Alexander Gardens had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Alexander Gardens has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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