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Heritage House is a cozy assisted living and memory care home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. The beautiful community has been a home of possibilities for seniors who want to discover the purpose in their lives that they have been searching for; a home that they deserve is found at the Heritage House in Santa Barbara.
The community’s home-like surroundings and nurturing environment are contributed by its in-house professional culinary team to provide the best and finest dishes at its pub, café, and dining room. Beautiful activities are found in their ballroom, billiards lounge, fitness center, computer or media center, and fireplace – among many others. Their essential services include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, ground-floor units, specialized memory care support, and social and recreational activities.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 28m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 51m per day | ▲ 50% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 48m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 41m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Heritage House is legally operated by Heritage House Group, and administrated by Alejandra Nunez.
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.
Well above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. Well 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.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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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 |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
|
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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.21
6% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
29% better than California averageCalifornia average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
7% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
39.9%
21% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Rosemarie Harris serves as the Administrator Emeritus at Heritage House, bringing valued leadership and experience to the community. Her role reflects a continued commitment to supporting the community's mission and ensuring a warm, well-managed environment for residents.
8.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Heritage House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.29 miles to nearest hospital (ENT Associates of Santa Barbara)
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Heritage House is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Heritage House |
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 (Goleta) | 68 | No | 67 | 4 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#286 / 1485 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#361 / 1249 | - | Heritage House Group | 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 |
Heritage House is in the Goleta neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
The legal owner and operator of Heritage House is Heritage House Group.
Heritage House has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Heritage House's occupancy is 85%.
Alejandra Nunez is the administrator of Heritage House.
Heritage House has 68 beds.
Heritage House has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
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