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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 141 reviews reviews of Goleta’s assisted living homes, which have an average star rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
33 Results
900 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..."
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5486 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..."
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636 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My mom lived on her own for 7 years and then spent 2 years in the Care Facility. She was treated like a Queen! All the staff looked out for her and she was treated with care and respect. Plus the staff always alerted me and kept me in the loop at..."
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880 Friendship Lane, Solvang, CA 93463
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I have used a day service called the Friendship House. I have left my wife there when I had something to do and it wasn’t practical for her to go with me. While she was there, she had her teeth cleaned and had a pedicures, and in one day she will sta..."
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1020 CLIFF DRIVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother spent almost a year here before she passed. The staff was great and very nice. The only thing that bothered me was after her passing are family did not get any kind of condolence from them. A simple card would have been a nice. I received ..."
READ MORE296 Pebble Hill Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
"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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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 y..."
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3620 La Entrada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
"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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4589 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
"Abundant Care III, situated in Santa Barbara, CA, provides both Memory Care and Assisted Living services. The community features apartments ..."
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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..."
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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 sta..."
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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 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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