Edelweiss Home
296 Pebble Hill Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
With an average cost of $5,083 in Santa Barbara, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 62 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 26 facilities in Santa Barbara.
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296 Pebble Hill Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
570 Ronda Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"Villa Blanca is fully licensed, family owned and operated elderly care home that serves seniors in Santa Barbara and Goleta locations. Nestl..."
READ MORE924 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 sta..."
READ MORE778 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Country Garden's Home Care for The Elderly is a private home run by a Filipino family and I give them an A-plus. They're so great. They only have six people and they're all Alzheimer's patients and they do a fantastic job with them. I'm so thankful t..."
READ MORE18 West Micheltorena Street Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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..."
READ MORE5464 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
5.0
(3 reviews)
"GranVida is amazing, friendly staff and very welcoming. The food was delicious and the activities seemed fun! I highly recommend this facilty. ..."
READ MORE300 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA, 93108
7779 Bradford Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117
7067 Armstrong Road, Goleta, CA, 93117
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.
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.
Ojai
$5,829
Carpinteria
$5,600
Camarillo
$5,298
Goleta
$4,995
Santa Barbara
$4,958
US
$4,000
Ventura
$3,906
Oxnard
$3,695
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 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.
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-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#RD0313p
5
Review of Alexander Gardens Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
Debby King
5
Review of Wood Glen Senior Living
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...
Provider response
Hello Debby, thank you for your review of Wood Glen! Your Mom is an inspiration; we are so glad she is a part of our community!
Assisted Living
Carl Fredric
5
Review of Valle Verde
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...
Provider response
Carl, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your parents' experience at Valle Verde. We appreciate your kind comments about the caring and attentive team members who helped...