
Compare Independent Living around Santa Barbara (Metro Area)
| Vista Del Monte Retirement Community | IL AL MC | Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley) | 266
Facility
266
CA AVG
104
Rank
#74 / 1648 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1869 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 37 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1494 | 75.6% | A+ | Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Wood Glen Hall | IL AL RC | Santa Barbara (East San Roque) | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
104
Rank
#977 / 1648 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#687 / 1399 | 11 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#991 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | - | 68.1% | A+ | Wood Glen Hall Inc | Private Rooms |
| Maravilla | IL AL MC | Santa Barbara (Calle Real) | 131
Facility
131
CA AVG
104
Rank
#482 / 1648 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1523 / 2087 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1155 / 1399 | 12 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1388 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#984 / 1160 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#614 / 1494 | 95.4% | - | Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Santa Barbara Memory Care | IL AL | Santa Barbara (Oak Park) | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1230 / 1648 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
CA AVG
57
Rank
#529 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1300 / 1399 | 26 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1182 / 1388 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1146 / 1160 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1494 | 44.4% | - | Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, And Santa Barbara Mgr | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westmont of Santa Barbara | IL AL MC | Goleta | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#726 / 1648 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1300 / 1399 | 23 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1182 / 1388 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1129 / 1160 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#746 / 1494 | 72.7% | A- | Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper And Westmont Living | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara | IL AL | Santa Barbara (Laguna) | 126
Facility
126
CA AVG
104
Rank
#520 / 1648 | Yes |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2087 | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
81
Rank
#924 / 1399 | 10 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#809 / 1388 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1160 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1215 / 1494 | 73.8% | - | Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP And Capital Sr. Mgmt 2 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed |
| A Casa Rhoda 3 | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | — | Homecare Casa Rhoda 123 INC | — |
| A Casa Rhoda 4 | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | — | Homecare Casa Rhoda 123 INC | — |
| Above All Care, LLC | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | Above All Care, LLC | — |
| Abundant Care | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 27 | — | — | Daniel Bond & Timothy Pryko | — |
| Abundant Care III | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | — | — | Abundant Care, INC. | — |
| Abundant Care IV | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | Abundant Care, INC. | — |
| Casa Cambria Way | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | Casa St. James INC. | — |
| Casa Naomi | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 26 | — | — | Ishmael And Noemi Buyco | — |
| Casa San Miguel | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 17 | — | — | Casa San Miguel, LLC | — |
| Casa Santecito | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | Casa San Miguel, LLC | — |
| Casa St. James | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | Casa St. James INC | — |
| Casa Via Los Padres | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | Casa Via Los Padres, INC. | — |
| Comforts Of Home Senior Care, INC. | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 39 | 14 | — | — | Comforts Of Home Senior Care, INC. | — |
| Country Garden's Home Care For The Elderly | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 20 | — | — | Cecilia/Nestor Demonteverde | — |
| Edelweiss Home | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | Edelweiss Home, INC. | — |
| Homecare Casa Linda, INC. | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 25 | — | — | Homecare Casa Linda, INC. | — |
| Lotus Villa | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 13 | — | — | Tree Of Life Retirement Homes, INC. | — |
| Mesa Care | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 22 | — | — | Polunets, Alex & Polunets, Valentina | — |
| Tree Of Life Retirement Homes, INC. | RESC | Santa Barbara | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | — | — | Tree Of Life Retirement Homes, INC. | — |
Vista Del Monte is a cozy, comfortable, and oasis-like home with quality service. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, residents continue to maintain their individuality. Vista Del Monte is undeniably a place where seniors belong to live on their terms. Seniors will discover an elevated lifestyle in its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living.
As a member of the Front Porch group, a not-for-profit organization, it provides philanthropic support for its seniors to gain a wonderful experience during their stay. They also offer their exclusive Humanly Possible® program that focuses on the holistic wellness of its residents in a positive, person-centered approach to individual growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Independent Living in Santa Barbara, CA
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 6 independent living communities in Santa Barbara, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.









