Santa Maria Terrace

Santa Maria Terrace is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Maria Terrace is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Maria Terrace

1405 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 View Map

Santa Maria Terrace is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Maria Terrace is an Assisted Living Home in California

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Overview of Santa Maria Terrace

A charming community providing independent living and assisted living in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Terrace is one of the best retirement communities in the neighborhood. The upscale senior living home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years. Santa Maria’s devout care staff excels in providing personalized care uniquely designed for individuals’ needs in a nurturing environment.

Accommodations include premium services and amenities– fitness activities, recreational programs, scheduled outings, entertainment programs, specialized programs, gourmet-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and ADLs.

Home Information Santa Maria Terrace
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
Licensed
License Date
October 1, 2019
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
Occupancy rate
69% (96 of 140 beds)
This is in line with the California average.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

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Types of Care at Santa Maria Terrace

Assisted Living Independent Living
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Inspection History

23 visits
In line with the California average.
Senior living communities undergo regular visits by state and federal agencies to ensure they meet high standards of care, safety, and compliance.
30 citations
This is in line with the California average.
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Santa Maria Terrace

The Santa Maria Terrace facility (425850025) has undergone a series of unannounced inspections that highlight persistent compliance challenges while also demonstrating some improvements in infection‑control practices. In the 08/31/2021 visit, Administrator Sanjuana Enriquez received guidance from Licensing Program Analyst Toan Luong to post CDSS PINs and emergency contact information. The analyst also identified an employee working without the required CDSS clearance and issued an immediate citation. No additional deficiencies were noted at that time. A month later, a July 11, 2022 case‑management visit by Analyst Olson focused on the facility’s repeated failure to submit Incident Reports within the mandated seven‑day period. The agency cited the late reporting under 87211(a)(1) and set a correction deadline of July 15, 2022.

In early August 2022, an informal conference (via Teams) addressed a broader set of complaints, including staffing shortages, residents’ basic needs, incontinence supplies, physical plant conditions, reporting lapses, and COVID‑19 protocols. Administrator Enriquez agreed to stop frequent visits to another facility and appointed the Wellness Director, Amy Bowman, as a backup designee. No citations were issued during this meeting, but the discussion underscored ongoing operational concerns. The subsequent 08/31/2022 infection‑control inspection confirmed robust screening, PPE usage, and isolation procedures, with Wellness Director Bowman leading the program. However, the agency identified that two of the 40 staff members lacked current criminal‑record clearance, citing CCR 87355(e)(2). The administrator committed to resolve this by September 1, 2022.

Overall, the reports reveal a pattern of recurring administrative lapses—particularly in incident‑reporting timeliness and criminal‑record clearance—despite satisfactory infection‑control measures. The facility has responded to corrective actions by updating staff clearance status and adjusting administrative oversight, but continued monitoring will be necessary to ensure full compliance with all licensing requirements.

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Address 1405 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, 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.
  • CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • 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.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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).
  • CA Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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.
  • CA Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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