Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is an exquisite independent and assisted living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for seniors in the city. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable.
As a Sonida Senior Living community, Garden Court provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make its residents’ lives hassle-free. These include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging scheduled activities, and a full-service salon.
About this community
Occupancy
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is legally operated by Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, Lp; Capital Sr Mgmt 2, and administered by Robert Glock.
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.
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• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Total visits (13% above) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 5 | 3 | This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #895 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per year
| 1.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 48% better |
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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
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #814 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 814th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, was a case management visit with no deficiencies or substantiated complaints reported.
- Multiple investigations from September 2023 through October 2025 substantiated failures to respond timely to resident call buttons, causing serious injuries including fractures and facial lacerations.
- Annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 cited medication management deficiencies involving expired medications and unexplained medication counts, with plans of correction required.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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0.8 mile from city center
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Vista Del Monte Retirement Community | AL IL MC | Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley) | 266
Facility
266
CA AVG
103
Rank
#74 / 1657 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1874 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#711 / 1368 | A+ | Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Maravilla | AL IL MC | Santa Barbara (Calle Real) | 131
Facility
131
CA AVG
103
Rank
#482 / 1657 | No |
42
Facility
42
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1527 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 5 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
95.4%
Facility
95.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#181 / 1368 | - | Maravilla Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara | AL IL | Santa Barbara (Laguna) | 126
Facility
126
CA AVG
103
Rank
#520 / 1657 | Yes |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2092 | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
81
Rank
#925 / 1401 | 3 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#754 / 1368 | - | Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP; Capital Sr. Mgmt 2 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed |
| Westmont of Santa Barbara | AL IL MC | Goleta | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1187 / 1397 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1133 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#782 / 1368 | A- | Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper; Westmont Living | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Mission Villa | AL HC MC RC | Santa Barbara (Oak Park) | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1297 / 1657 | No |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 4 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#593 / 1368 | A+ | Universal Bond, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara
What neighborhood is Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara in?
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
Who is the owner of Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara?
The legal owner and operator of Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, Lp; Capital Sr Mgmt 2.
Is Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara in a walkable area?
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara?
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara's occupancy is 74%.
Who is the administrator of Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara?
Robert Glock is the administrator of Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara.
How many beds does Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara have?
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara has 126 beds.
Has Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.
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