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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Santa Barbara, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Barbara, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 112The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Barbara, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1646
No 50
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1504
85.2% -Covenant Living West-
Heritage House
AL
MC
Santa Barbara (Goleta)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1013 / 1646
No 67
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1475
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #319 / 1504
85.3% -Heritage House GroupPrivate Rooms
Vista Del Monte Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley)
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 104
Rank #74 / 1646
Yes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 59
Rank #1872 / 2058
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #155 / 1504
75.6% A+Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, DougStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Divine Care For The Elderly
AL
MC
Santa Barbara (Goleta)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No 68
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1475
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1128 / 1504
83.3% A+Divine Care For The Elderly, LLCPrivate Rooms
Your Home Santa Barbara
AL
RESC
Santa Barbara (East Mesa)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 59
Rank #1645 / 2058
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1475
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1504
100.0% -Your Home-Rcfe, Inc-
Abundant Care
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Santa Barbara (Goleta)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No 54
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #267 / 1504
100.0% -Timothy Pryko & Daniel Bond-
Casa Dorinda
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara
360
Facility 360
CA AVG 104
Rank #34 / 1646
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 59
Rank #2043 / 2058
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1475
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1504
85.3% -Montecito Retirement Association-
Maravilla
AL
IL
MC
Santa Barbara (Calle Real)
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 104
Rank #481 / 1646
Yes 42
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 81
Rank #1229 / 1475
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #846 / 1388
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1245 / 1434
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1504
95.4% -Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Alexander Gardens
AL
MC
Santa Barbara (Upper East)
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 104
Rank #1229 / 1646
No 64
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #911 / 1475
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #590 / 1388
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1157 / 1434
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #704 / 1504
63.9% -Gl And Vl LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara
AL
IL
Santa Barbara (Laguna)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 104
Rank #519 / 1646
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 59
Rank #87 / 2058
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #911 / 1475
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #810 / 1388
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1095 / 1434
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1234 / 1504
73.8% -Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP And Capital Sr. Mgmt 2Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Wood Glen Hall
AL
IL
RC
Santa Barbara (East San Roque)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 104
Rank #977 / 1646
No 54
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #699 / 1475
18
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #993 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
- 68.1% A+Wood Glen Hall IncPrivate Rooms
Mission Villa
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 104
Rank #1286 / 1646
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 59
Rank #641 / 2058
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1068 / 1475
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #810 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1128 / 1504
80.0% A+Universal Bond, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Westmont of Santa Barbara
AL
IL
MC
Goleta
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #725 / 1646
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 59
Rank #1795 / 2058
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1344 / 1475
43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1182 / 1388
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1392 / 1434
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1504
72.7% AMariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper And Westmont LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Santa Barbara Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 104
Rank #1229 / 1646
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #529 / 2058
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1344 / 1475
43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1182 / 1388
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 3
Rank #1417 / 1434
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1504
44.4% A+Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, And Santa Barbara Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cliff View Terrace
AL
Santa Barbara (Alta Mesa)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 104
Rank #977 / 1646
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 59
Rank #673 / 2058
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1475
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1504
55.6% -Cliff View Terrace, Inc-

Wood Glen Hall

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Wood Glen Hall

Operated by Wood Glen Hall Inc. , Wood Glen Hall is an assisted living community in the East San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. The community also offers independent living and respite care. Residents have access to different levels of support without leaving the community if their needs change. The single-story building has 72 private rooms, with an occupancy rate of about 68%. It is about 2.8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. A fitness area, gardens, and a community garden provide opportunities to stay active and spend time outdoors without leaving the property.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 54, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be a useful consideration for families planning regular visits.

Wood Glen Hall meets fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements, according to state inspections. Other reviews have examined transportation services and completion of scheduled safety drills. The overall inspection history indicates routine regulatory oversight, not a pattern of significant health or safety concerns.

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Mission Villa

321 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Overview of Mission Villa

Operated by Universal Bond, LLC, Mission Villa is a senior living community in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. Gerr serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and hospice care in one location. The single-story building has 15 beds with private and semi-private rooms and has served residents for four years. It currently operates at about 80% occupancy.

Mission Villa is less than one-third of a mile from Pueblo Care Complex and about 1.25 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby medical care and local amenities. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 73, which is very walkable. Many everyday errands are within walking distance.

Residents have access to transportation services along with fitness and recreation programs that support an active lifestyle. It’s easier to attend appointments and outings without relying on family for every trip.

State inspections in California have generally described the community as clean and well-maintained. Reviews have mainly focused on recordkeeping, staffing, and the management of daily resident care. More recent complaint investigations did not substantiate the reported concerns. Families touring Mission Villa may want to ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Westmont of Santa Barbara

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.

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Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Santa Barbara Memory Care is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Santa Barbara Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.

Santa Barbara Memory Care’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Cliff View Terrace

Cliff View Terrace is a 72-bed nursing home at 1020 Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara, California, operated by Cliff View Terrace, Inc. The community has been operating for 33 years and is found in a highly walkable neighborhood (Walk Score: 72), where a majority of errands can be done on foot and many essentials are within a short walk.

Cliff View Terrace delivers comprehensive nursing care supported by an on-site medical staff and doctor on staff. 24-hour staffing is available. The community emphasizes meal and dietary expertise as part of its care model, and service staff are spotlighted as central to the community’s operational philosophy.

State health inspections on file signify that the facility maintains its regulatory compliance with no recent deficiencies or citations, implying consistent adherence to health and safety standards.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Santa Barbara, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Santa Barbara, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Santa Barbara, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.