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A cozy senior living community that offers exquisite assisted living and memory care benefits, Mission Villa is one of the premier senior living communities in Santa Barbara. The vibrant home provides the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by tailored care to each unique individual. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met.
Mission Villa strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Regardless of your living option, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with world-class hospitality– assisted living activities, memory care programs, housekeeping, dining services, enriching programs, and 24/7 nursing supervision.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Mission Villa is legally operated by Universal Bond, Llc, and administrated by Emily A. Gerr.
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.
Below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. Below 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.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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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.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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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.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.6 | 2 | This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 30% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% 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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated issues with staff training, resident care communication, and safety equipment. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, cited a deficiency for late reporting of suspected elder abuse, while prior visits flagged substantiated complaints about insufficient staffing, medication training, and administrator absence. Deficiencies also included unsafe smoke alarms in February 2024 and multiple health risks in January 2024, indicating ongoing challenges despite some clean infection control visits.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Mission Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Cottage Children's Medical Center)
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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
11
Rank
#111 / 1365 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#678 / 1289 | 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
11
Rank
#483 / 1365 |
95.4%
Facility
95.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#171 / 1289 | - | 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
11
Rank
#610 / 1365 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#741 / 1289 | A- | Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper; Westmont Living | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Wood Glen Hall |
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 (East San Roque) | 72 | No | 54 | 4 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#995 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
11
Rank
#58 / 1365 |
68.1%
Facility
68.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#847 / 1289 | A+ | Wood Glen Hall Inc. | 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
11
Rank
#946 / 1365 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#570 / 1289 | A+ | Universal Bond, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Mission Villa is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
The legal owner and operator of Mission Villa is Universal Bond, Llc.
Mission Villa has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Mission Villa's occupancy is 80%.
Emily A. Gerr is the administrator of Mission Villa.
Mission Villa has 15 beds.
Mission Villa has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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