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Abundant Care III
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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Assisted Living Communities in Santa Barbara, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Barbara, CA below include 32 Assisted Living facilities with...
133 reviews. On average in Santa Barbara, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Santa Barbara, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Villa Blanca II
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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Above All Care, Llc
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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Lotus Villa
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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Santa Barbara Senior Living Consultants
18 West Micheltorena Street Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
GranVida Senior Living
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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Westmont of Santa Barbara
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 ..."
READ MORECasa Dorinda
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..."
READ MOREWellness Care Senior Living at Ojai
158 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..."
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Friendship House
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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Casa Naomi - Bradford Home
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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Edelweiss Home For The Elderly
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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Barbara, CA and Nearby Cities
Ojai
$5,829
Carpinteria
$5,600
Camarillo
$5,298
Goleta
$4,995
Santa Barbara
$4,958
US
$4,000
Ventura
$3,906
Oxnard
$3,695
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Barbara
Assisted Living costs in Santa Barbara start around $4,958 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Santa Barbara and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara and other parts of California, seniors who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for an Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) to make assisted living costs more affordable. Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also qualify for an Optional State Supplement (OSS), which further reduces the total monthly costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Disappointed daughter
1.0
Review of Alexander Gardens Assisted Living
Alexander Gardens is a beautiful place and my Mom and I were looking forward to her living there. We met with the Associate Executive Director and my Mother picked a room that was higher up with a...
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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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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...
Provider response
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