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Alexander Gardens Assisted Living proudly provides a home-like environment where its residents are treated like family. Residential living heeds a lifestyle of comfort. The community is where seniors thrive and retire gracefully thanks to the genuine support and care from a team of professionals. The assisted living home promotes a villa-type setting balanced with a permanent vacation feeling that can inspire residential living. This unique community is the last independently owned provider on Santa Barbara’s Upper East Side.
One of Santa Barbara’s most trusted communities, Alexander Gardens practices a person-centered approach, providing a reliable environment through maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experiences. They boast their highly trained care staff, spacious apartments, and a list of calendar-filled activities for an engaging and enriching experience during their stay.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Alexander Gardens is legally operated by Gl And Vl Llc, and administrated by Mitchell Leichter.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Alexander Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.54 miles to nearest hospital (Optometry Care Santa Barbara)
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Alexander Gardens is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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| Vista Del Monte Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley) | 266 | Yes | 18 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#323 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#181 / 1485 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#678 / 1249 | A+ | Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Maravilla |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Barbara (Calle Real) | 131 | No | 42 | 5 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#609 / 1485 |
95.4%
Facility
95.4%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#171 / 1249 | - | Maravilla Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westmont of Santa Barbara |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Goleta | 99 | Yes | 24 | 5 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1187 / 1397 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1133 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1485 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#741 / 1249 | A- | Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper; Westmont Living | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Alexander Gardens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Barbara (Upper East) | 36 | No | 64 | 4 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#660 / 1485 |
63.9%
Facility
63.9%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#971 / 1249 | - | Gl And Vl LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Mission Villa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Barbara (Oak Park) | 15 | No | 73 | 4 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1094 / 1485 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#570 / 1249 | A+ | Universal Bond, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Alexander Gardens is in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
The legal owner and operator of Alexander Gardens is Gl And Vl Llc.
Alexander Gardens has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Alexander Gardens's occupancy is 64%.
Mitchell Leichter is the administrator of Alexander Gardens.
Alexander Gardens has 36 beds.
Alexander Gardens has had 9 recently reported deficiencies.
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