Home Sweet Home Care
7520 Van Buren St., Ventura, CA 93003
"Since 2008 and with beautiful Care Homes to choose from in Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, we have been providing exceptional assisted..."
READ MORESituated in the southern portion of Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria sits on a coastal plain at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains. In 2024, those planning for assisted living in this region find local care costs at around $5,800 per month, putting rates above the national norm but hundreds of dollars below California’s median. Within the city, prospective residents have 1 facilities to choose from, and there are 67 more in surrounding communities.
In our directory, we find an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars across the assisted living facilities in the Carpinteria region, based on 279 reviews reviews.
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7520 Van Buren St., Ventura, CA 93003
"Since 2008 and with beautiful Care Homes to choose from in Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, we have been providing exceptional assisted..."
READ MORE4810 Justin Way, Oxnard, CA 93033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My ex-husband was placed here , and they take care of everything. They do his feeding, his medication, his hygiene, and any other care that he needs. He is currently bedridden, so they supplied him with the special hospital bed that he needed. They a..."
READ MORE11357 Casa Street, Ventura, CA 93004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Rowe Residence. It's beautiful and the people that run it are awesome. It's by far the best I've seen. It's homey, well equipped, and a very nice home. Someone came in and played music the other day. They have puzzles and books, and t..."
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 MORE1601 Kipling Court, Oxnard, CA 93033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We found Absolute Care Home for my father, which is a wonderful, small, private home. They take wonderful care of him. The place is a four-bedroom home with caregivers. The director of the home could not be better or more qualified, and my dad looks ..."
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..."
READ MORE300 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've got some friends who live in Casa Dorinda. It's a very high-end, beautiful, but quite expensive place. That's the top-of-the-line, incredible food, and beautiful architecture. Everything about that place is excellent. The staff was very attentiv..."
READ MORE2045 Elise Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was impressed with the staff. Highly recommend. ❤️..."
READ MORE203 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured The Artesian of Ojai. It's a brand-new facility. It's spanking new, very nicely put together. They are cooking right in the 16-room place; the cooking is done right there in a central area, to where the guests can even watch them cooking. Th..."
READ MORE602 East Oak Street, Ojai, CA 93023
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have chosen Mountain Vista Manor for my mother-in-law. It has been open for a while now. My mother-in-law has already moved in. It's excellent. They got friendly people and nice surroundings. The grounds are green, cool, and nice. The interior is ..."
READ MORE191 Wayview Court, Ventura, CA 93003
5.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are looking for the perfect board and care for mom, you should consider The Cottage Inn. Nestled in the Ventura hillside neighborhood of Ondulando, the house and grounds are charming. (They even have a peacock topiary.) Mom‘s room has two door..."
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 MORE5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Heritage House and the staff was very good. They seem to have a very experienced staff and they have a caring attitude for all of the residents. I didn't look into the room as they're fully booked. Their memory care unit was smaller, I belie..."
READ MORE5364 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 MORE2211 Gonzales Road, Oxnard, CA 93036
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Everyone is so polite and friendly. Feel right at home..."
READ MORE900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4.8
(21 reviews)
"We had an in-person tour of Valle Verde. It's more like cottages, which is one of the things that appealed to me. The other thing that appealed to me was that it was continuous care, so I could move from independent living to assisted living. They al..."
READ MORE2550 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 MORE5486 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..."
READ MORE4964 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Aegis Living Ventura was a very nice facility. My mother-in-law was in assisted living. They brought in hospice towards the end and took very good care of her. The staff was fantastic. It's a very clean facility and very caring as far as what they do..."
READ MORE158 ROCKAWAY, Oak View, CA 93022
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I highly recommend this facility for memory care My husband was there for 9 months and was so well taken care of I visited him every day and got to know the staff and Maria very well My husband was always clean and shaved and that’s a hard thing..."
READ MOREReferencing the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors researching assisted living in Carpinteria anticipate costs of about $5,800 per month, saving them hundreds of dollars over California’s median rate of $6,250. While prospective residents find lower rates of around $4,595 in Bakersfield, other cities in the region have higher fees. For example, in Santa Maria, rates hover near $6,500, and in San Luis Obispo, costs come in around $9,410.
Carpinteria
$5,800
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Santa Maria
$6,500
Los Angeles
$5,748
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Bakersfield
$4,595
California’s 1915(c) Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver covers the cost of assisted living services in RCFs for eligible seniors in the Carpinteria area.
Those who require additional assistance with the cost of room and board may apply for an optional state supplement to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The cost of room and board is capped by the state for residents who are Medicaid eligible.
California doesn’t allow family supplementation.
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.
With assisted living facilities charging around $5,800 per month, Carpinteria seniors pay relatively affordable rates for residential care compared to nonresidential and institutional alternatives. For example, seniors seeking private services plan for in-home care costs of about $6,864 and home health care fees of approximately $7,436. Additionally, nursing home costs run nearly double assisted living rates at roughly $10,646 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,436
Assisted Living Facility
$5,800
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Carpinteria is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oxnard, instead.
Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is the Area Agency on Aging for Carpinteria and all of Santa Barbara County. It identifies services beneficial to older adults, then coordinates with existing programs and services or explores new resources to expand these services. Supported programs include elder abuse prevention, senior employment services, transportation services and nutrition programs, among others. |
Senior Connection | (800) 510-2020 | Senior Connection is a specialized information and referral service for seniors. It offers assistance through a senior info line and provides senior resource directories, senior information guides and updated lists of assisted living facilities throughout Santa Barbara County. Senior Connection offers volunteer opportunities for seniors aged 60 or older interested in the general welfare of older adults. |
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County | (805) 963-6754 | The LAFSBC provides free legal services to seniors throughout the county to ensure they have access to the civil justice system. Seniors can receive assistance with all types of civil matters, including help with preparing legal documents, representation in court proceedings and legal information and advice. |
Santa Barbara Veterans Service Office | (805) 568-2920 | The Santa Barbara VSO administers the Veterans' Services Program for veterans in Carpinteria and throughout the county. The program provides assistance in applying for and obtaining all available benefits available to veterans and their families, including pensions for retired veterans, medical benefits, life insurance, burial benefits and other compensations. It also provides outreach to elderly veterans, including information and referrals to relevant veterans’ services. |
Central Coast Assistive Technology Center | (800) 390-2699 | The CCATC offers specialized assistive technology services for seniors to help them live more independently. Funding by Ability Tools connects seniors with the devices they need through a free service that includes a Device Loan & Demonstration Center. New and used low-tech and high-tech devices may include magnifiers, switches, tablets, laptops, software, and mobility devices, among others. |
Carpinteria-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
Larry
5.0
Review of GranVida Senior Living
We toured GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care. It was close to where my ex-wife lives right now. So it would be an easy place for her friends to visit her. It was big and very clean. The staff...
Assisted Living
Mr. Centeno
5.0
Review of GranVida Senior Living
GranVida is amazing, friendly staff and very welcoming. The food was delicious and the activities seemed fun! I highly recommend this facilty.
Provider response
Thank you for the 5 Star review Mr. Centeno! Your kind words are very encouraging.
Assisted Living
Loren F
5.0
Review of GranVida Senior Living
We have chosen Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care. We're moving my loved one there tomorrow. It's a very nice place with a very homey feeling. It's brand new, so it is very nice and clean. What...