Brookdale Santa Barbara

Overview of Brookdale Santa Barbara

Brookdale Santa Barbara offers a safe and nurturing environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As a memory care pioneer for over 25 years, the community provides a comfortable, home-like setting where residents can engage in creative pursuits and enjoy social circles. The carefully designed building and highly trained staff focus on helping seniors live life well while supporting their current abilities and skills. Residents have access to a variety of dementia-friendly activities, including trivia games, fitness classes, and crafting workshops.

The community pairs residents with similar abilities to maintain a sense of belonging, and the enclosed courtyard allows for secure outdoor exploration. Dining is a priority, with healthy and delicious meals served daily in a supportive environment that encourages familiarity and socialization. Brookdale Santa Barbara is committed to providing compassionate and attentive care to meet each resident’s unique needs.

Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #795 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 795th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida 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 Florida 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #865 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 865th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida 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 Florida 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMay 15, 2024
CountyLee
License Number9767

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Santa Barbara is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Stephanie Viegas Sierra.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Portuguese Spanish

Leadership

ContactNathan Freund, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 37 citations 36 inspections 3 fines $3.0K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #428 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 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 Florida 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: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)

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

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3733 This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #563 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 563rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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 Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 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 Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3626 This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the Florida average (36 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1816 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 50%62% This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #333 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 333rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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 Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

  • July 21, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
  • September 25, 2024 monitor inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for emergency management planning.
  • Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in resident care, admissions, training, and background screening.

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cape Coral's city center to Brookdale Santa Barbara's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.95 miles to nearest hospital (Cape Coral Hospital)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Santa Barbara

What neighborhood is Brookdale Santa Barbara in?

Brookdale Santa Barbara is in the Hancock neighborhood of Cape Coral.

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Santa Barbara?

The team at Brookdale Santa Barbara speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Santa Barbara?

Brookdale Santa Barbara is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Stephanie Viegas Sierra.

Is Brookdale Santa Barbara in a walkable area?

Brookdale Santa Barbara has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Santa Barbara?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Santa Barbara's license number is 9767.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Santa Barbara?

Yes, Brookdale Santa Barbara allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Brookdale Santa Barbara accept?

Brookdale Santa Barbara accepts Other.

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