Solvang Friendship House
Solvang Friendship House
Overview of Solvang Friendship House
40-bed community Rank #1210 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1210th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
32 years in operation Rank #106 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #1933 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1933rd out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 1, 1993
CountySanta Barbara
License Number425801652
RCFE Number421703158
State License TypesADC Lic #425801652, RCFE #421703158
CertificationsEden Alternative Registered Home
AccreditationsAn Eden Alternative Registered Home
Solvang Friendship House is legally operated by Solvang Friendship House, and administrated by Tammy Westwood.
Safety FeaturesWanderguard security system, Fully enclosed gated neighborhood
Respite Care
Full Service Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Beautifully Landscaped Neighborhood With Meandering Walking Paths And Garden Sitting Areas
Linen
Laundry And Housekeeping
24 Hour Supervision And Assistance
Transportation To Medical Appointments
Nutritionally Balanced Family Style Dining
Special Diets Plans
Wanderguard Security System For Exit Control
Fully Enclosed Gated And Secure Neighborhood
ActivitiesThe activity program includes social events, outings, and group activities appropriate for memory-impaired seniors.
Branded ProgramsEden Alternative
Wellness ProgramWellness program with nurse oversight.
Specific ProgramsOur Care Neighborhood, Alzheimer’s – Dementia Support, Making A Difference, Contact Us For Additional Information
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Touring HoursMonday-Friday 7am-7pm
Food DescriptionThe dining program offers nutritionally balanced family-style meals, with the ability to tailor special diet plans for residents.
Inspection History
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
2 citations
6 total visits
1 complaint visit
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
7 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Latest Inspection
July 8, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 0.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 80% 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 nursing home (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.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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 nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Solvang Friendship House
Is Solvang Friendship House in a walkable area?
Solvang Friendship House has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Who is the administrator of Solvang Friendship House?
Tammy Westwood is the administrator of Solvang Friendship House.
How many beds does Solvang Friendship House have?
Solvang Friendship House has 40 beds.
Has Solvang Friendship House had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Solvang Friendship House has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Solvang Friendship House?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Solvang Friendship House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Solvang Friendship House?
(805) 688-8748 will put you in contact with the team at Solvang Friendship House.
What county is Solvang Friendship House located in?
Solvang Friendship House is in Santa Barbara County.
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