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Westmont of Santa Barbara
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Goleta, CA
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Westmont of Santa Barbara

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Goleta, CA
190 Via Jero, Goleta, CA 93117 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Westmont of Santa Barbara

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Have a blissful retirement with the distinguished senior living community of Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community features purposely built and sophisticated amenities, alongside top-tier care and assistance. Residents have more time to do the things they love with a compassionate and highly trained team caring for their personal needs and household responsibilities.

Here, residents always have something new to learn with a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging events that encourage them to maintain an active lifestyle. Delightful and healthy meals are also available throughout the day, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience. Westmont of Santa Barbara doubles its efforts to create a haven where residents thrive and reach their full potential with its state-of-the-art amenities and a trusted community.

Facility Direct Line (669) 322-7350
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Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #724 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 724th 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
8 years in operation Rank #747 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 747th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1793 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1793rd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #861 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 861st 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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
72 / 99
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 29, 2017
CountySanta Barbara
RCFE Number425802106

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westmont of Santa Barbara is legally operated by Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper and Westmont Living, and administered by Jade Alma-Harris.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactAndrew Plant, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesEvents & Activities available
Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week!

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,995 per month

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 46 citations 43 total visits 24 complaint visits 5 official inspections 18 complaint investigations
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.

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

Rank #1301 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st 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: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (360% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (500% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (600% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (67% 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. 4610 This facility has 360% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (46 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 360% 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. 183 This facility has 500% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 500% worse Rank #1128 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1128th 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. 284 This facility has 600% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 600% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.13.3 This facility has 67% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 67% 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. 4316 This facility has 169% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 169% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2413 This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1180 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1180th 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. 147 This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
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. 1810 This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse

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

  • January 27, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated five deficiencies including prolonged call button wait times, unsanitary rooms, lack of activities, unsecured mail, and unclean bedding due to staffing shortages.
  • Multiple investigations from June 2024 to July 2024 found repeated medication errors, failure to notify physicians of missed meds, and failure to provide prescribed medications to 21 residents, posing immediate health risks.
  • August 26, 2025 annual inspection found one medication error involving Hydromorphone given twice within 10 minutes, posing an immediate health and safety risk, but no other deficiencies were cited.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Three Meals Per Day

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Westmont of Santa Barbara is located in Goleta, 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).
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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
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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

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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.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westmont of Santa Barbara

Who is the owner of Westmont of Santa Barbara?

Westmont of Santa Barbara is legally operated by Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper and Westmont Living, and administered by Jade Alma-Harris.

Is Westmont of Santa Barbara in a walkable area?

Westmont of Santa Barbara has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Westmont of Santa Barbara?

Westmont of Santa Barbara's occupancy is 73%.

How long has Westmont of Santa Barbara been in business?

Westmont of Santa Barbara has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Westmont of Santa Barbara?

Yes, Westmont of Santa Barbara allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Westmont of Santa Barbara?

Jade Alma-Harris is the administrator of Westmont of Santa Barbara.

How many beds does Westmont of Santa Barbara have?

Westmont of Santa Barbara has 99 beds.

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