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Communities in Goleta, CA
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 assisted living facilities that cater to seniors and engage residents with recreational programs. These communities charge a median monthly fee of $5,800 in 2024, which stands lower than California’s norm ($6,250) but higher than the nation’s cost ($5,350).
Our directory below highlights 151 reviews reviews of Goleta’s assisted living homes, which have an average star rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Marla
5.0
Review of Westmont of Santa Barbara
I visited Westmont of Santa Barbara. I met with Peggy, and she was wonderful. She explained everything to me. We sat down, gave me all the brochures, kind of went over the rates, and answered any...
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Walter
2.0
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...
Assisted Living
Allen
5.0
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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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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Senior Center | (805) 967-1237 | The 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) 925-9554 | The 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) 390-2699 | The 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) 963-6754 | Legal 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.
