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Abundant Care III provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Barbara, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The small six bed community may suit a resident who prefers a smaller setting.
Outdoor gardens give residents access to an outdoor area, and each room has patio access so someone can step outside directly from their living space. Activities include bingo, a puzzle club, performances from local and young artists, and an annual Christmas party, giving residents scheduled options for games, creative engagement, and entertainment.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
6Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Based on 5 residents and 6 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count
Higher than the California average: 74.1%Abundant Care III is legally operated by Abundant Care, Inc.
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.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 11.0 | This facility has 91% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 11).↓ 91% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3.0 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4.0 | 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 inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 0.7 | This facility has 86% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 86% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 7 | 16.0 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 13.0 | This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer |
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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.
| 1 | 7.0 | This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4.0 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Abundant Care III's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Vista Del Monte Retirement Community | AL IL MC | Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley) | 266
Facility
266
CA AVG
103
Rank
#64 / 1,350 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
56
Rank
#1,256 / 1,411 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#310 / 1,292 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#451 / 1,338 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#120 / 1,299 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#597 / 1,202 | A+ | Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cliff View Terrace | AL | Santa Barbara (Alta Mesa) | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
103
Rank
#792 / 1,350 | No |
72
Facility
72
CA AVG
56
Rank
#445 / 1,411 | 7 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#310 / 1,292 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,338 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#59 / 1,299 |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#1,017 / 1,202 | - | Cliff View Terrace, Inc | - |
| Heritage House | AL MC | Santa Barbara (Goleta) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
103
Rank
#812 / 1,350 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
56
Rank
#537 / 1,411 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,292 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,338 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#263 / 1,299 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#291 / 1,202 | - | Heritage House Group | Private Rooms |
| Abundant Care III | AL MC | Santa Barbara | 6 | No | - | 7 | 1 | - | 18 | 83.3% | - | Abundant Care, Inc | - |
| Divine Care For The Elderly | AL MC | Santa Barbara (Goleta) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,036 / 1,350 | No |
68
Facility
68
CA AVG
56
Rank
#521 / 1,411 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,292 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,338 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#964 / 1,299 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#335 / 1,202 | A+ | Divine Care For The Elderly, LLC | Private Rooms |
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Abundant Care III is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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Abundant Care III is legally operated by Abundant Care, Inc.
Abundant Care III's occupancy is 83.3%.
Abundant Care III has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Abundant Care III has a no-pet policy.
The team at Abundant Care III can be reached at tpryko@acaresb.com.
Abundant Care III has 6 beds.
Abundant Care III has had 1 reported citation according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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