Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Barbara, CA below include 30 Assisted Living facilities with 80 reviews. On average in Santa Barbara, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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227 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
4.5
(21 reviews)
"I had the chance to tour Villa Santa Barbara recently, and I left really impressed. The rooms are spotless and cozy, with a welcoming feel that makes you think of home right away. You can tell they take great care of the place. What really stood out..."
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3010 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
4.8
(8 reviews)
"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
4.0
(9 reviews)
"We toured Alexander Gardens Assisted Living. We like the location. We like the people that work there. We like their facilities, and they just seem to have a good program. The staff was very nice, friendly, and informative. The building was very clea..."
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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
4.5
(18 reviews)
"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 facility was clean. It was bright and shiny. I felt welcome..."
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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 ..."
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2042 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
"Located near Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara California, Abiding Care ia an Assisted Living Home for 6 seniors. Designed to be complete..."
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4589 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
"Abundant Care III, situated in Santa Barbara, CA, provides both Memory Care and Assisted Living services. The community features apartments ..."
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3620 La Entrada, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREOjai
$5,829
Carpinteria
$5,600
Camarillo
$5,298
Goleta
$4,995
Santa Barbara
$4,958
US
$4,000
Ventura
$3,906
Oxnard
$3,695
Assisted Living costs in Santa Barbara start around $4,958 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Santa Barbara and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
In Santa Barbara and other parts of California, seniors who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for an Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) to make assisted living costs more affordable. Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also qualify for an Optional State Supplement (OSS), which further reduces the total monthly costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.
Santa Barbara and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Santa Barbara, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Barbara is considered "The American Rivera" because of its Mediterranean climate and location between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Seniors may enjoy the scenic views of Sterns Wharf, zoological gardens, the Solvang and the Chumash Reservation, and Santa Barbara's lush vineyards.
Seniors will find 25 assisted living facilities, called residential care facilities, in Santa Barbara, with six located in nearby areas like Montecito and Goleta.
Santa Barbara-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensiveset of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities inCalifornia are required to follow. Visit our
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Rafael
5.0
Review of Villa Santa Barbara
I had the chance to tour Villa Santa Barbara recently, and I left really impressed. The rooms are spotless and cozy, with a welcoming feel that makes you think of home right away. You can tell they...
Provider response
We could not ask for a better review than this one! Thank you for taking the time to shout out such compliments to our team!
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Larry
5.0
Review of Alexander Gardens Assisted Living
We toured Alexander Gardens Assisted Living. We like the location. We like the people that work there. We like their facilities, and they just seem to have a good program. The staff was very nice...
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Larry.2
5.0
Review of Villa Santa Barbara
I toured Villa Santa Barbara for my ex-wife. I like the staff, the food, and the location. I liked all the people that we met there. They had a dining room. They had lots of activities. In terms of...
Provider response
Larry.2, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!
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