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Assisted Living Communities in Goleta, California

Goleta lies on the central California coast, facing the Channel Islands National Park and near the Santa Ynez Mountains. The city and its surrounding areas host 33 assisted living facilities...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Goleta, CA and Nearby Cities

According to Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly cost of assisted living in Goleta runs about $5,800 in 2024. In Los Angeles, fees drop slightly to $5,748. However, continuing south to San Diego sees a significant price increase to $7,250, almost $1,500 higher than Goleta’s norm. Madera offers a more economical city for assisted living, with facilities charging about $2,875 less than those in Goleta — almost half the price. 

Goleta

$5,800

California

$6,250

United States

$5,350

Los Angeles

$5,748

San Diego

$7,250

San Francisco

$7,495

Madera

$2,925

Paying for Assisted Living in Goleta

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Goleta is $5,000. This monthly amount matches the statewide average, but it’s higher than the national average by $700.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Goleta

Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Goleta through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Goleta, CA

Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Goleta, costing about $5,800 per month. Seniors who opt to remain at home as they age can expect to pay around $6,684 monthly for nonmedical home care services and $7,436 for home health care. Moreover, those who need 24/7 clinical support pay a much higher monthly fee of $10,646 for a semi-private room in a nursing home.

In-Home Care

$6,684

Home Health Care

$7,436

Assisted Living Facility

$5,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,646

Note: Since data for Goleta is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oxnard, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Goleta

Seniors in Goleta can find several free aging-related resources on the local, county, regional and state level. These resources are offered by government agencies or nonprofits that provide services to help seniors in assisted living or other types of senior care live as safely and independently as possible.

ResourceContactService
Goleta Valley Senior Center(805) 967-1237The Goleta Valley Senior Center is a hub of information, activities and services for seniors aged 50 and older. Social events and fun activities such as line dancing, chair yoga, games, arts and crafts, bingo, pickleball and tai chi for seniors are offered, as are educational classes, income tax assistance and social services. Although there’s a $10 annual membership fee, which covers all activities, concessions may be made to waive this fee.
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens(805) 925-9554The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens acts as the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Barbara County, including Goleta. The AAA identifies services that benefit older adults, coordinates existing programs and services, explores new resources to expand services and monitors senior service programs. The goal is to promote the health, dignity and overall well-being of aging adults throughout the service area. Supported programs include elder abuse prevention, information and referral, senior employment services, transportation and nutrition services.
Central Coast Assistive Technology Center(800) 390-2699The CCATC offers specialized assistive technology services to help seniors and other individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible. It connects seniors to assistive technology devices through funding by Ability Tools. The free service features a Device Loan & Demonstration Center that provides new and used low-tech and high-tech devices for people with disabilities, including mobility devices, magnifiers, mounts, switches, laptops, tablets, hardware and software. Information and referral specialists can help seniors find appropriate solutions for their functional needs.
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County(805) 963-6754Legal Aid provides free legal services to seniors to ensure access to the civil justice system. Seniors receive free assistance with critical civil matters, including legal information and advice, assistance with preparing legal documents and representation in court proceedings.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Goleta

Goleta-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Walter

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Westmont of Santa Barbara

The facility is beautiful, with some dedicated staff and adequate rooms for the residents. However, several key features are not being delivered by the new Director. The facility is understaffed...

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Allen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Maravilla

My cousin moved to Maravilla. What I like best is the amount of care and the modern facilities. The staff, they're all very good. I had lunch there yesterday and it was really excellent. The...

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Assisted Living

Jane20

I visited this facility

Review of Westmont of Santa Barbara

Westmont of Santa Barbara was small and homey. The staff was informative. The rooms were basic. Cleanliness was minimal. I just felt that it was expensive for what it was.

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