Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Barbara County, CA below include 57 Assisted Living facilities with 236... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Santa Barbara County, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more. reviews. On average in Santa Barbara County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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1621 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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946 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villa Care took wonderful care of my Mom for years until her passing at 105yrs. They work well with Doctors & other health agencies. My Mom level of care change since she had dementia, it was not a problem for them, very professional, & ..."
READ MORE3705 HILLVIEW ROAD, Santa Maria, CA 93455
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is at Hillview Residence. My friend's parents are there as well, so they're very good. Hopefully, she's gonna be short-term, so she can go back home. It's been family-owned for over 35 years and they're local. The owners live down the stree..."
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2045 Elise Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was impressed with the staff. Highly recommend. ❤️..."
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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300 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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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..."
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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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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..."
READ MORE938 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Villa Care Home I was good and we didn't have any problems. The staff was very nice and pleasant. The dining room only had a kitchen table. It was average...."
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502 N. Ranch St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Zeny's RCFE #1 is an end-of-life place and not a place you'd go if you're sound of mind or if you're social. The living space is very small, and it's like they bought a house from the 60s that hasn't been updated since. They haven't put money into th..."
READ MORE1020 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 ..."
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965 W Robert Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
"The Villa Home Care III is in the Santa Barbara metro area, about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Located in Santa Maria, California, th..."
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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 MORE3620 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..."
READ MORE1002 Gunner St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
"Amalia's Residence for Elderly looks out over Oakley Park in Santa Maria, CA, and is also close to Atkinson Park. Seniors can watch sporting..."
READ MORE602 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
"Rose Care Home is located in Santa Maria, CA. The city is located near the Pacific Ocean, between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and offers ..."
READ MORE831 West Pershing Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
"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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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..."
READ MOREAccording to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the nationwide monthly assisted living rate is $4,300. However, care fees vary widely depending on local costs of living, state regulations and the number of available facilities in a given region. In California, care costs tend to be a little higher at an average of $5,000 per month. Fees for Santa Barbara County are based on the rates listed for the Santa Maria area, which includes Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. Here, seniors pay approximately $5,000 per month for care.
Compared to the state as a whole, Santa Barbara County is a moderately priced region for assisted living at $5,000 per month. It’s an affordable alternative to the San Luis Obispo area, which is about 90 miles away and has average monthly assisted living fees of $5,800. In Napa, costs are even higher at $6,250, and in Salinas, assisted living facilities charge the highest rates in the state at $7,100. Those looking for more economically priced care may consider Redding, where monthly fees are closer to the national average at $4,500. Modesto and Madera are reasonably priced at $4,000 and $3,913, respectively. In Stockton, rates are the lowest in the state at $3,500 per month.
Santa Barbara County/Santa Maria
$5,000
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
San Luis Obispo
$5,800
Madera
$3,913
Modesto
$4,000
Stockton
$3,500
Napa
$6,250
Redding
$4,500
Salinas
$7,100
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is a local nonprofit organization and the designated Area Agency on Aging for Santa Barbara County. Through its Senior Information Program, older adults can find local services and programs that meet their needs. Help is available over the phone via the Senior Info Line, which is reached at (800) 510-2020. The agency also maintains the Senior Resource Directory, a searchable database with local organizations that provide services such as care planning, transportation and congregate meals. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman of Santa Barbara County | (805) 922-1236 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman of Santa Barbara County advocates on behalf of older adults in assisted living. This agency addresses complaints made on behalf of residents pertaining to staff training, the quality of care, residents’ rights and abuse or neglect. |
| Veterans Services | (805) 681-4500 | The county’s Veterans Services Division provides programs and assistance to veterans and their spouses or survivors, helping them obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to. Benefits the office can help qualifying visitors obtain include disability compensation, pensions, life insurance, medical benefits and discharge upgrades. The division can also help seniors apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit, which may help them cover the cost of assisted living services. |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County | (805) 963-6754 | The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County provides free legal assistance to those aged 60 and over. Through this office, older adults can get assistance with obtaining state and federal benefits that may help cover assisted living expenses, including Medi-Cal, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. Volunteer attorneys at this agency can also help seniors assign powers of attorney or guardianship and draft simple wills. |
| Goleta Valley Senior Center | (805) 967-1237 | The Goleta Valley Senior Center is one of several senior centers in Santa Barbara County. At this location, older adults can connect with their peers and participate in activities geared toward those aged 50 and over. For a low annual fee, members can take part in activities such as line dancing; yoga; card games; knitting, crocheting, quilting and embroidery groups; and porcelain painting. The center can also help older adults connect with local services and supports. |
| Senior Volunteer Services | (805) 544-8740 | Senior Volunteer Services is a local nonprofit volunteer and human services agency that connects older adults with volunteer opportunities that suit their interests and abilities. It hosts the nationwide Retired and Senior Volunteer program for those aged 55 and over. Through RSVP, older adults can provide administrative assistance to local police departments, sort packaged foods at local food pantries, greet and guide visitors in local museums and organize donations for charities. |
Santa Barbara County-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.
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Greg O.
2.0
Review of Alexander Gardens Assisted Living
A family member shared disparaging email remarks from their leadership about me because I challenged out of cycle fee increases (that breached their admission agreement) and also because I...
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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...
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Rafael
5.0
Review of Villa Santa Barbara
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...
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