Maravilla
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA

Maravilla

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA

Overview of Maravilla

Managed by Senior Resource Group, Maravilla is a senior living community in Santa Barbara, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC, with Ruth E. Grande serving as the administrator.

The three-story community has 131 beds. It offers suites along with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences. Maravilla has served residents for 11 years. Currently, it has an occupancy rate of 95%, which shows residents and families have a steady home here.

Resident services include beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, a swimming pool, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities. The community also offers the Zest Wellness fitness and wellbeing program, the Dine Your Way dining program and the broader SyneRGy wellness initiative. The Walk Score for the neighborhood is 42, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can walk to a few places nearby, but for most trips and errands, you’ll need a car.

State inspections have mainly focused on staff training, communication, building safety systems, and the timely delivery of care, including mobility assistance and family communication. Earlier inspections also identified a caregiver background check issue that was later corrected. Families touring Maravilla may want to ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

Bed community size
131-bed community Rank #481 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 481st out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #615 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 615th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #1523 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1523rd out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #199 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
125 / 131
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 20, 2015
CountySanta Barbara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Maravilla is legally operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and Srg Managment LLC, and administered by Ruth E Grande.

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1156 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (40% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (25% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (29% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1410 This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 73 This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #984 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 984th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2016 This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1013 This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #845 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1010 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 24, 2026 annual inspection found two deficiencies including an immediate health and safety risk from erroneous staff disassociation and an inoperable elevator, resulting in civil penalties.
  • October 21, 2025 complaint investigations substantiated delays in toileting care, poor communication with authorized representatives, and failure to seek timely medical attention for a resident after a fall.
  • Background check deficiency for a private caregiver cited in September 2024 was corrected and plan of correction accepted, showing partial compliance progress.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 398 / 541 / 605 / 641 / 993 / 955 / 1150 / 1177 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Swimming Pool

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Parking Available

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Maravilla

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Address 6.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Maravilla's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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95.4% -Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Maravilla is located in Santa Barbara, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Maravilla

What neighborhood is Maravilla in?

Maravilla is in the Calle Real neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

Who is the owner of Maravilla?

Maravilla is legally operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and Srg Managment LLC, and administered by Ruth E Grande.

Is Maravilla in a walkable area?

Maravilla has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Maravilla?

Maravilla's occupancy is 95%.

How long has Maravilla been in business?

Maravilla has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Maravilla?

Yes, Maravilla allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Maravilla?

Ruth E Grande is the administrator of Maravilla.

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