Seniors who wish to retain as much independence as possible but need some personalized support find both in an assisted living setting. Seniors in Goleta can expect to pay about $5,000 per month for assisted living, which mirrors the statewide average but is slightly higher than the national average.
This guide covers assisted living in Goleta, including average costs of assisted living among nearby cities and of other senior care options. It also provides several benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Goleta and includes some free aging-related resources.
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190 ViaJero Ave., Goleta, CA, 93117
4.8
(16 reviews)
"I liked Mariposa at Ellwood Shores very much. It was kept beautifully clean. Everybody was very friendly. The residents that I spoke with seemed happy, and I could see a lot of activities going on while I was there. I very much liked the private room..."
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227 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
"Overall, Villa Santa Barbara was a very nice and very comfortable place. It's well located. The chef was caring about the different dietary requirements of the residents, and then the activities that they have were well rounded. They would meet a lot..."
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3010 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
"The new manger at Wood Glen has made amazing improvements from trips to go shopping, outstanding food, and fun activities for residents. I have eaten there several times and the changes in the dining room have resulted in tablecloths morning and eve..."
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3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My mom and stepdad began living in Fernbrook, the assisted living section of Vista del Monte in 2020 right before the lockdown. My stepdad had had a stroke in August 2019 so he needed extra care, and my mom was incredibly sharp in her mid-nineties, b..."
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2120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
3.9
(8 reviews)
"My husband is doing respite care at Alexander Gardens Assisted Living. He has been there for two and a half months now. He likes the homey atmosphere, and he likes the staff there. They're very kind. And the food is good. In terms of activities, he's..."
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341 Santa Rosalia Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"Casa Rhoda is a family owned residential assisted care provider located in Santa Barbara California. The Demonteverde family and the dedicat..."
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165 Santa Ana Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"Casa Rhoda is a family owned residential assisted care provider located in Santa Barbara California. The Demonteverde family and the dedicat..."
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126 Santa Ana Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"Casa Rhoda is a family owned residential assisted care provider located in Santa Barbara California. The Demonteverde family and the dedicat..."
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112 Santa Ana Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"Casa Rhoda is a family owned residential assisted care provider located in Santa Barbara California. The Demonteverde family and the dedicat..."
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900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
4.8
(20 reviews)
"When I visited my folks at Valle Verde, the first thing I noticed was the beautiful landscaping and the fragrance of flowers. As I walked to their duplex I was struck by the peaceful ambience. I knew within those first minutes that this was a perfect..."
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5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
4.4
(16 reviews)
"Maravilla looked very nice. There's a lot of activity going on. The staff looked OK, and the person that took me around was very friendly. They explained everything and answered all the questions I had, which is what I was interested in. It's an exce..."
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5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother lives in the Heritage House. It is a very high end facility, and the price is pretty expensive. It is small. They had like 60 residents in total. There is a high ratio of health care workers to residents. It is a very nice and quiet place. ..."
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2550 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We went to Samarkand. The staff, the food, and the care for the residents were good. The rooms were real nice. They had all kinds of activities. They had swimming, golf, and tennis, and they take people to concerts. They've got a pretty good program,..."
READ MORE1621 Grand Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villa Riviera is more affordable than any other place I had seen. They didn't want an application fee, which was great, so my dad would have saved money just paying a monthly fee. The place looked clean, and some rooms have a beautiful view of the oc..."
READ MORE698 Zink Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We’ve been pleased at Abundant Care, but there’s not much to do as there are only 6 residents. They have a musician come in and play piano. They’re very nice people; they very good care of the residents. My husband has not had any negative comments a..."
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2045 Elise Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was impressed with the staff. Highly recommend. ❤️..."
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5364 Berkeley Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother stayed at The Tree Of Life Retirement Homes. It's probably the best option for a board-and-care place. It's for people who have mid- to late-stage dementia. They also have people that are cognitively there, but physically they're not. There..."
READ MORE1020 CLIFF DRIVE, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother spent almost a year here before she passed. The staff was great and very nice. The only thing that bothered me was after her passing are family did not get any kind of condolence from them. A simple card would have been a nice. I received ..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services’ Senior Care Licensing Program monitors and licenses assisted living facilities in Goleta and throughout the state. It sends field staff out to perform regulatory inspections from 13 regional offices. The Santa Barbara Adult and Senior Care Unit covers Santa Barbara County as part of the Woodland Hills North Adult and Senior Care Regional Office.
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.
Goleta’s cost of assisted living is considered average for the state, so some nearby cities are lower while others are higher. Bakersfield’s average assisted living cost is lower than Goleta’s by $1,387, but San Luis Obispo’s is higher by $800 and Oxnard’s is higher by $845 per month. Los Angeles, which is the state’s largest city, also has an average monthly cost of $5,000.
Goleta
$5,000
California
$5,000
Bakersfield
$3,613
Los Angeles
$5,000
San Luis Obispo
$5,800
Oxnard
$5,845
Compared to assisted living, adult day health care offers a much lower cost at $2,058 per month but also includes less care. Seniors wanting at-home care pay an average monthly cost of $6,101 for either homemaker services or home health aides. Nursing home facilities offer the most care and the highest price tag at $9,962 for semiprivate rooms or $14,372 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,962
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$14,372
Note: Data for Goleta was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Santa Maria, was used instead.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Reviewer#LD072723A
5
Review of Mariposa at Ellwood Shores
I liked Mariposa at Ellwood Shores very much. It was kept beautifully clean. Everybody was very friendly. The residents that I spoke with seemed happy, and I could see a lot of activities going on...
Assisted Living
RelativeABC
3
Review of Mariposa at Ellwood Shores
Going downhill. We really loved this place when my parent moved in two years ago. There had been consistency in directors, the cost was aligned with other facilities in the area, and the staff...
Assisted Living
Joseph
5
Review of Maravilla
Maravilla looked very nice. There's a lot of activity going on. The staff looked OK, and the person that took me around was very friendly. They explained everything and answered all the questions I...
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