Pligrim Terrace Cooperative Homes
649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
"To provide a program where each of those serving, and those who are being served, are respected and valued as equally important assets of ou..."
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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649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
"To provide a program where each of those serving, and those who are being served, are respected and valued as equally important assets of ou..."
READ MORE2165 Patricia Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
"The Ohana House is ideally situated in a safe, quiet North Oxnard family neighborhood. It is a four bedroom, two walk-in baths home with six..."
READ MORE67 E Barnett St, Ventura, CA 93001
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE2641 SOUTH C ST, Oxnard, CA 93033
"Maywood Acres Healthcare, located in Oxnard, CA, specializes in providing skilled nursing care to its residents. It offers private rooms, en..."
READ MORE1900 Lincoln Court, Oxnard, CA 93033
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE570 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 MORE1117 Sunnyglen Ave. , Ojai, CA 93023
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE962 Gill Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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.Â
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.Â
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 |
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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...