Occupancy rate
93%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Mission Villa
Assisted Living · Santa Barbara, CA
Mission Villa
Assisted Living in Santa Barbara
A cozy senior living community that offers exquisite assisted living and memory care benefits, Mission Villa is one of the premier senior living communities in Santa Barbara. The vibrant home provides the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by tailored care to each unique individual. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met.
Mission Villa strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Regardless of your living option, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with world-class hospitality– assisted living activities, memory care programs, housekeeping, dining services, enriching programs, and 24/7 nursing supervision.
15-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
14 / 15
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 14, 2022
CountySanta Barbara
Mission Villa is legally operated by Universal Bond, Llc, and administrated by Emily A. Gerr.
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 Mission Villa
Assisted Living
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
• Total citations (30% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
October 28, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California facility (13 vs. California avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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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.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California facility (19 vs. California avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 13).↓ 31% 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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 7).↓ 14% 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. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 9 complaint visits.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 10).↓ 50% 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, showing repeated issues with staff training, resident care communication, and safety equipment. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, cited a deficiency for late reporting of suspected elder abuse, while prior visits flagged substantiated complaints about insufficient staffing, medication training, and administrator absence. Deficiencies also included unsafe smoke alarms in February 2024 and multiple health risks in January 2024, indicating ongoing challenges despite some clean infection control visits.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Mission Villa is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Mission Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Cottage Children's Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Villa
What neighborhood is Mission Villa in?
Mission Villa is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
Who is the owner of Mission Villa?
The legal owner and operator of Mission Villa is Universal Bond, Llc.
Is Mission Villa in a walkable area?
Mission Villa has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How many residents currently live at Mission Villa?
Mission Villa's occupancy is 13%.
Who is the administrator of Mission Villa?
Emily A. Gerr is the administrator of Mission Villa.
How many beds does Mission Villa have?
Mission Villa has 15 beds.
Has Mission Villa had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Mission Villa has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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