Goleta lies on the central California coast, facing the Channel Islands National Park and near the Santa Ynez Mountains. The city and its surrounding areas host 33 assisted living facilities that cater to seniors and engage residents with recreational programs. These communities charge a median monthly fee of $5,800 in 2024, which stands lower than California’s norm ($6,250) but higher than the nation’s cost ($5,350).
Our directory below highlights 140 reviews reviews of Goleta’s assisted living homes, which have an average star rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
33 Results
190 Viajero Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
4.3
(13 reviews)
"I moved to Westmont of Santa Barbara. The staff was very helpful. The food is not like home cooking. It's good. It's a very nice place. They have all kinds of things going on for the seniors. I haven't participated in any. They've got exercise rooms ..."
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7067 Armstrong Road, Goleta, CA 93117
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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7779 Bradford Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
"Casa Naomi - Bradford Home is located in Goleta, California, and offers assisted living care. Meals are provided, which helps residents main..."
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5464 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
5.0
(4 reviews)
"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 there was friendly. We didn't eat any of the food, but..."
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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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227 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4.5
(20 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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3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4.3
(14 reviews)
"We toured Vista del Monte Retirement Community. I'm impressed. The people were friendly. They were out walking and doing activities. They had multiple classes available for the residents. They had a huge center lawn area with walking paths and benche..."
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2120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3.8
(10 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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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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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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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..."
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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778 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..."
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5200 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 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..."
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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 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..."
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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 MOREAccording to Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly cost of assisted living in Goleta runs about $5,800 in 2024. In Los Angeles, fees drop slightly to $5,748. However, continuing south to San Diego sees a significant price increase to $7,250, almost $1,500 higher than Goleta’s norm. Madera offers a more economical city for assisted living, with facilities charging about $2,875 less than those in Goleta — almost half the price.
Goleta
$5,800
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Los Angeles
$5,748
San Diego
$7,250
San Francisco
$7,495
Madera
$2,925
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Goleta is $5,000. This monthly amount matches the statewide average, but it’s higher than the national average by $700.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Goleta through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Goleta, costing about $5,800 per month. Seniors who opt to remain at home as they age can expect to pay around $6,684 monthly for nonmedical home care services and $7,436 for home health care. Moreover, those who need 24/7 clinical support pay a much higher monthly fee of $10,646 for a semi-private room in a nursing home.
In-Home Care
$6,684
Home Health Care
$7,436
Assisted Living Facility
$5,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Goleta is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oxnard, instead.
Seniors in Goleta can find several free aging-related resources on the local, county, regional and state level. These resources are offered by government agencies or nonprofits that provide services to help seniors in assisted living or other types of senior care live as safely and independently as possible.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Senior Center | (805) 967-1237 | The Goleta Valley Senior Center is a hub of information, activities and services for seniors aged 50 and older. Social events and fun activities such as line dancing, chair yoga, games, arts and crafts, bingo, pickleball and tai chi for seniors are offered, as are educational classes, income tax assistance and social services. Although there’s a $10 annual membership fee, which covers all activities, concessions may be made to waive this fee. |
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens acts as the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Barbara County, including Goleta. The AAA identifies services that benefit older adults, coordinates existing programs and services, explores new resources to expand services and monitors senior service programs. The goal is to promote the health, dignity and overall well-being of aging adults throughout the service area. Supported programs include elder abuse prevention, information and referral, senior employment services, transportation and nutrition services. |
| Central Coast Assistive Technology Center | (800) 390-2699 | The CCATC offers specialized assistive technology services to help seniors and other individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible. It connects seniors to assistive technology devices through funding by Ability Tools. The free service features a Device Loan & Demonstration Center that provides new and used low-tech and high-tech devices for people with disabilities, including mobility devices, magnifiers, mounts, switches, laptops, tablets, hardware and software. Information and referral specialists can help seniors find appropriate solutions for their functional needs. |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County | (805) 963-6754 | Legal Aid provides free legal services to seniors to ensure access to the civil justice system. Seniors receive free assistance with critical civil matters, including legal information and advice, assistance with preparing legal documents and representation in court proceedings. |
Goleta-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
Walter
2.0
Review of Westmont of Santa Barbara
The facility is beautiful, with some dedicated staff and adequate rooms for the residents. However, several key features are not being delivered by the new Director. The facility is understaffed...
Assisted Living
Allen
5.0
Review of Maravilla
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...
Assisted Living
Jane20
3.0
Review of Westmont of Santa Barbara
Westmont of Santa Barbara was small and homey. The staff was informative. The rooms were basic. Cleanliness was minimal. I just felt that it was expensive for what it was.
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