Divine Care For The Elderly

Assisted Living · Santa Barbara, CA

Overview of Divine Care for the Elderly

Divine Care for the Elderly is an astounding senior living community located in Frances Street, Santa Barbara, CA providing 24-hour care, Personal Care, Recreational Activities, and Meal Preparation for seniors. The community focuses on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community provides dedicated care professionals round-the-clock to assist with their needs to ensure the seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Divine Care for the Elderly promotes a warm and friendly environment to ensure the comfort of its residents. The community also conducts brain-stimulating activities to keep the seniors socially and mentally active. For the residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, healthy and delicious meals are served daily.

(805) 865-9386

Types of Care at Divine Care For The Elderly

Assisted Living

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 68 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

5 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 6, 2022

CountySanta Barbara

Divine Care For The Elderly is legally operated by Divine Care For The Elderly, Llc, and administrated by Marino Jose.

Staffing

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

ContactMarino Jose

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Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 citations 5 total visits 0 complaint visits 3 official inspections

Inspection Score

Well above the California average for assisted living residences.

California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection July 25, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	10	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2022 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	5	16	This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better

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

The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025, found no deficiencies across fire safety, food service, cleanliness, and records.
Annual inspections in 2023 and 2024 also found no deficiencies and full compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations.
The original licensing inspections in May and June 2022 confirmed the facility met all licensing requirements with no complaints or deficiencies.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

7.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Divine Care For The Elderly's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.87 miles to nearest hospital (Santa Barbara County Public Health: SB Health Care Center)

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Assisted Living in California

Divine Care For The Elderly is located in Santa Barbara, 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).

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

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

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.

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

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

Age —

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.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

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

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What neighborhood is Divine Care For The Elderly in?

Divine Care For The Elderly is in the Goleta neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

Is Divine Care For The Elderly in a walkable area?

Divine Care For The Elderly has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Divine Care For The Elderly?

Divine Care For The Elderly's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of Divine Care For The Elderly?

Marino Jose is the administrator of Divine Care For The Elderly.

How many beds does Divine Care For The Elderly have?

Divine Care For The Elderly has 6 beds.

Has Divine Care For The Elderly had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Divine Care For The Elderly has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.

Are there photos of Divine Care For The Elderly?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Divine Care For The Elderly in the photo gallery on this page.

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Divine Care For The Elderly

Overview of Divine Care for the Elderly