The 30 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA for 2018

There are 30 Assisted Living Facilities in the Santa Barbara area, with 26 in Santa Barbara and 4 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Santa Barbara is $3,926 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,413. Cheaper nearby regions include Ventura with an average starting cost of $3,197.

To help you with your search, browse the 50 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Santa Barbara 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Goleta with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 8 families in Santa Barbara find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Santa Barbara, call (855) 863-8283.

26 Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA

Wood Glen Hall

Provides: Assisted Living

3010 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

"Wood Glen Hall was the most affordable of all of them here in Santa Barbara, and it was the most wonderful; I could move there myself. The people were so nice and so kind, and the whole facility..." More

Vista del Monte

Provides: Assisted Living

3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

"The residents at Vista del Monte Retirement Community seemed very happy. The dining facility looked really lovely, and the fitness center was the best I've seen, especially because it had a..." More

Villa Santa Barbara

Provides: Assisted Living

227 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

"My mother in law was in this facility for approximately 5 years. At first when she didn't require much care it was fine. The food and aides at this facility are not what we thought they found be..." More

Alexander Gardens Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

2120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

"Alexander Gardens was a small place, but it seemed very nice. The staff was really nice and friendly. The rooms were great. They all had a standard bathroom and the emergency button, everything you..." More

Grand Care

Provides: Assisted Living

2045 Elise Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

" Grand Care on the Mesa in Santa Barbara is also an inexpensive home, with 6 shared beds in a large newer home on a great street and very near the Ocean side Park. Excellently run by very..." More

Abiding Care

Provides: Assisted Living

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 yet affordable, Abiding Care offers a beautiful turn of..." More

Tree Of Life Retirement Homes, Inc. -...

Provides: Assisted Living

5364 Berkeley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

"All of our programs include the following basic services: lodging, laundry services, daily maid, well-balanced meals and snacks, 24-hour staff, nurse on-call, and all utilities are paid with the..." More

The Peppers Estate

Provides: Assisted Living

430 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

"The Peppers Estate is an upgrade Home in Montecito. The premium rooms and services of the 3 home grouping (Peppers Estate, Abiding Care and Grand Care) are priced better than the larger campus..." More

Lotus Villa

Provides: Assisted Living

924 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

"All of our programs include the following basic services: lodging, laundry services, daily maid, well-balanced meals and snacks, 24-hour staff, nurse on-call, and all utilities are paid with the..." More

Casa Rhoda 1

Provides: Assisted Living

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 dedicated caregivers at each Casa Rhoda home provide what they..." More

Casa Rhoda 2

Provides: Assisted Living

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 dedicated caregivers at each Casa Rhoda home provide what they..." More

Casa Rhoda 3

Provides: Assisted Living

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 dedicated caregivers at each Casa Rhoda home provide what they..." More

Casa Rhoda 4

Provides: Assisted Living

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 dedicated caregivers at each Casa Rhoda home provide what they..." More

Maravilla

Provides: Assisted Living

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

"My mother has been in three facilities in the past year, but the one that she spent the most time in was Maravilla. She has lived there before, and she is moving back. The staff was very good, and..." More

Valle Verde

Provides: Assisted Living

900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

"Valle Verde was nice. They showed the rooms to us. They’re very nice as well. They’re big enough for us. They had quite a few of different activities. We didn’t get to do them all because we..." More

Heritage House-an Assisted Living Com...

Provides: Assisted Living

5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

"Heritage House is beautiful. It has a small memory care unit, and it has a beautiful dining room and fireplace. They have trips in the van, music, arts, barbecues, and parties. The staff was..." More

Villa Riviera

Provides: Assisted Living

1621 Grand Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

"Villa Riviera is older, but it’s very well taken care of. It has a really nice ambience. They have arts, trips, some gardening, and music. They have a nice great room where people can sit and..." More

Abundant Care II

Provides: Assisted Living

698 Zink Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

"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..." More

The Samarkand of Santa Barbara

Provides: Assisted Living

2550 TREASURE DRIVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

"My experience was very positive. The nice thing about Covenant Retirement Communities is they allow people to stay there for two nights and arrange for visitors to have meals with the residents in..." More

Cliff View Terrace

Provides: Assisted Living

1020 CLIFF DRIVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

"We visited Cliff View Terrace. It was terrible. It was way overpriced. The interaction I had with the people showing me around was not good. The place smelled. I didn't like it at all. " More

Villa Blanca Ii

Provides: Assisted Living

570 Ronda Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Villa Alamar

Provides: Assisted Living

45 EAST ALAMAR, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Edelweiss Home

Provides: Assisted Living

296 Pebble Hill Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Abundant Care III

Provides: Assisted Living

4589 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Above All Care, Llc

Provides: Assisted Living

3620 La Entrada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Casa Rhoda 5

Provides: Assisted Living

107 South 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 dedicated caregivers at each Casa Rhoda home provide what they..." More

4 Assisted Living Facilities near Santa Barbara, CA

Casa Dorinda

Provides: Assisted Living

300 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

GranVida Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living

5464 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

"I liked GranVida a lot. I met with Ashley who showed me around spontaneously. Their facilities were excellent. I would definitely consider using them should I need to in the future. I saw some of..." More

Edelweiss Home For The Elderly

Provides: Assisted Living

7067 Armstrong Road, Goleta, CA 93117

Casa Naomi - Bradford Home

Provides: Assisted Living

7779 Bradford Drive, Goleta, CA 93117

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Review of Maravilla

I stayed for a week at Maravilla, and I loved it. It's like a five-star hotel. It's highly organized, the amenities are amazing, and it's beautiful inside and out. The food is wonderful, exceptiona... Read more

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Review of Valle Verde

We toured Valle Verde Assisted Living. The rooms were fine, but it won't work out for what we need. They were clean and adequate, nothing special, it was just like a bedroom that opens up into a li... Read more

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Maravilla was outstanding. It's probably the finest senior residence in the country. They had all levels of care from complete assistance down to complete independence. They had lovely 1, 2 and 3-b... Read more

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