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Valle Verde
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Featured Review
5
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March 23, 2023
When I visited my folks at Valle Verde, the first thing I noticed was the beautiful landscaping and the fragrance of flowers. As I walked to their duplex I was struck by the peaceful ambience. I knew within those first minutes that this was a perfect setting for them. That feeling was reinforced time and time again in many ways: the friendly attitudes of the dining room staff; the neighbors who became friends of the family, and then; when they moved to Assisted Living, the utterly caring and professional attitude of each and every staff member as our mom and dad became less able to care for themselves. We knew the staff were always watching over them and for that we are forever grateful. Thank you for treating our parents with love and respect and helping them truly enjoy their final years.
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About Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, California
Refund Plans: 80% of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: 73% of Entrance Fee); Declining Balance over 44 mos. (Price: 50% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living and Nursing Care on discounted Fee-For-Service basis.
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Services and Amenities of Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, California
Aquatic Amenities
- Swimming Pool
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
Languages
- English spoken
Pets
- Pets
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Dining
- Communal Dining
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Reminders
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Tennis Courts
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Linen Services
Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 421700411, 298, 050000067
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Reviews of Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, California
4.8
(21 reviews)
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4.9
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4.9
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Reviewer#ET1101
4
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November 9, 2024
We toured Valle Verde. The person who walked us through didn't seem like she was that encouraging. What she told me was that their waiting list is like a 20-year waiting list, so almost no place to even try the kind of feeling that I got, even though I liked it, the waiting lists were so long. In my mind, people would die before they could get there, and that's not what we want. I liked that everyone had their own cottage and their own private patio. That appealed to me. The upkeep and maintenance of the place look good. In that regard, I think their workers, however, you call it, did a good job.
Reviewer#JM072323
5
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August 1, 2023
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 also have skilled nursing. The facility was beautiful. The grounds were beautiful. They had a pool and a workout room. They have two dining rooms, one casual and one more formal. Their menu is quite extensive. If you're in the regular dining room you have quite a large choice every day. I only met the lady who was in sales, and she was very nice. She was very efficient, answered all my questions, and took us around to see the whole facility. It's the one that I really liked the best.
Provider Response
Carl Fredric
5
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March 23, 2023
When I visited my folks at Valle Verde, the first thing I noticed was the beautiful landscaping and the fragrance of flowers. As I walked to their duplex I was struck by the peaceful ambience. I knew within those first minutes that this was a perfect setting for them. That feeling was reinforced time and time again in many ways: the friendly attitudes of the dining room staff; the neighbors who became friends of the family, and then; when they moved to Assisted Living, the utterly caring and professional attitude of each and every staff member as our mom and dad became less able to care for themselves. We knew the staff were always watching over them and for that we are forever grateful. Thank you for treating our parents with love and respect and helping them truly enjoy their final years.
Provider Response
Donna
5
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October 14, 2022
My cousin is a resident of Valle Verde. It is absolutely beautiful. The staff is really great, and the food looks really great to me. When he got there, he really enjoyed it. I know they have bingo. If a resident or a patient has some kind of talent (like playing an instrument, dancing, or anything of that nature), they encourage that. They come every day to give them physical therapy. I thought the food looked great.
Provider Response
Kathy
5
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March 24, 2022
We had a really thorough tour of Valle Verde. I would've moved in that week. I loved it. We looked at independent living. It was a beautiful community. It was winding streets and in the center of all of it were their community facilities, the pool, the dining, the mailboxes, the theater, activities, all of that sort of thing. I got to see a lot of that. We got to spend time inside one of the units because we were actually met by very, very old friends of my husband, who he hasn't seen for decades. We connected up with them and found they were living there. They gave us an hour and a half tour all over the property. They have orchards. They have fruit trees growing all over. You can have your own vegetable garden. It was absolutely lovely. It's very low rise and just very kind of organic. Some of the units are newer and some are older. We visited one of the older units that our friends live in. It's more compact than some, but we enjoyed how they made it work. They have two patios: a front and a back patio. We were impressed with all of the amenities. I wish the pool was bigger; but for what I need to do, the pool's fine. They talked about the food that was offered and how it was handled. Everything about it sounded just fabulous. We came away with fresh oranges from a street tree in our friends' community. She introduced us to some of the staff and told us about how helpful they'd been about arranging for some accommodations for their family who's coming to visit soon. The only reason that we might not have just said this is the one is because that's it's Santa Barbara. None of our family lives there. There are not that many people who live there that we know. We still wanted to see it though, so we knew what the options were. I loved it. Everything about it was neat. The newer buildings that they've built were so lovely on the outside. They looked like a nice resort. Our friend was so happy to be living there during her illness because of the things that were brought to them and the help that they received during COVID while she was ill. She said it couldn't have been better. She can't imagine having gone through that in their other house. The staff was there to help them in every way possible. She said they were amazing. They showed me the woodshop and an art studio. It's all great. I would have so much fun there.
Provider Response
VVlover
5
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October 25, 2018
We’ve been at Valle Verde for over four years. When people ask how we like it, our answer is “it’s the second best decision we ever made, second only to getting married 50 years ago.” The staff is superb - responsive, receptive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food is varied, with many choices. Yes, wine is available - by the glass or bottle. And many flavors of ice cream! Activities on campus are so numerous that it takes a multi-page weekly program to list them all! Off-campus activities (symphony, music academy, legitimate theater, etc.) are encouraged by Valle Verde’s busses going each way. Come check it out! I’ll bet you’ll want to join us. We look forward to meeting you!
Provider Response
Linda
5
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February 1, 2018
We toured Valle Verde Assisted Living. The rooms were fine, but it won't work out for what we need. They were clean and adequate, nothing special, it was just like a bedroom that opens up into a living room. I saw their rec room and they were keeping everyone busy. The staff-members were all very congenial and helpful. The residents could order off of the menu and there were selections for meals in the dining room
Provider Response
VickieBHS
5
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August 8, 2017
My husband, our 11-year-old therapy dog and I moved to Valle Verde 3 years ago. Although we had not planned to move to a retirement community this soon, we were offered one of Valle Verde's new two-bedroom cottages and we just couldn't refuse. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. The setting is lovely-- one story residences set on 65 acres -all within walking distance to the dining rooms (2), swimming pool and jacuzzi, exercise room AND to your neighbors. We have met several new neighbors (now friends) and often share a glass of wine with them in our home or theirs before going to dinner. We cook only when we want to, so we have plenty of time to go to community events (symphony, live theatre, movies) without feeling pressured. The entire Valle Verde staff is very supportive - when we suggested that our dogs needed a place to run off-leash, our executive director helped us build a dog park. Our life at Valle Verde is stress-free: no maintenance repairs, no cleaning, gardening only when we want to (there is even a gorgeous rose garden and mosaic garden for serious gardening residents). There are so many activities offered to us that it's hard keep up with them all, although some residents do try! I spent 10 days each in Valle Verde's skilled nursing on two separate occasions following hip replacement surgery in 2016. The care I got from both the nursing staff and physical therapists was outstanding. Equally-- possibly even more important--was the care that the nursing staff gave to those who were probably going to spend the rest of their lives in skilled nursing. I still get a lump in my throat when I think of the kindness the nursing staff showed these residents 24/7! Valle Verde's entire nursing staff--at all levels--are the unsung heroes of the medical world. We love our life at Valle Verde! Do come visit!
Provider Response
75pat
5
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July 29, 2017
The lovely wooded, spacious grounds and private, one-story duplexes were the draw for me. Views of Coastal Oak preserved hills and mountains wherever one strolls renew me. A dog park, creek walk and the children's playground across the residential street enticed me. My grandchildren brag about "the pool and ice cream". Interesting programs, traditional holiday events, movies, book club A choice between cafeteria style dining with full salad bar, great soups and good desserts and The Grill with fine dining. THE BEST: warm, friendly staff & residents!
Provider Response
Judith
5
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July 17, 2017
Valle Verde was very beautiful. It cost just about $100,000 just to buy-in. I saw the dining area. It was a large area, and it was very nice. The staff accommodated me very nicely.
Provider Response
Viola807235
5
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January 5, 2017
The staff members at Valle Verde were excellent. The admission person was very open and considerate. The place was very nice and modern; however, the apartments and furniture were for old people.
Provider Response
Thanks, Viola, for sharing how you experienced our community! I agree – our team members and residents are our biggest asset! We’re grateful to remodel our one-story garden homes per resident preference, acknowledging that home looks different to each of us. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll visit again soon.
Melissa B. Honig, Executive Director
Susan Crosby
5
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August 26, 2015
We checked out most of the CCRC's on the west coast and decided that Valle Verde had everything we wanted. l We have lived here for 11/2 yrs. and couldn't be happier. Our home was part of the new construction and has 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, full kitchen, laundry, computer room, living/dining room and garage with a lovely patio. Valle Verde's charm is that the units are all one story and the landscaping is gorgeous. Our food is delicious and is served by a wait staff of mainly college students from UCSB and City College. We have found the people here to be welcoming and many have extraordinary backgrounds so meals are very interesting. Wine is also served with dinner if desired. We introduced Pickle Ball here and there are so many other sports and activities to do or not do as one chooses. Our dog is waiting eagerly for the off leash dog park which will open soon. Life is good !
Provider Response
Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! Valle Verde is blessed to offer so many choices that honor the requests and interests of our diverse resident body. Can’t wait to celebrate with you at the opening of our Valle Verde Dog Park!
Caring112428450
4
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August 21, 2015
Valle Verde was a very large facility, and most of the people had their own cottages, then you park your car in front of the cottage. They were very small, which is what I couldn't get used to. All of them were tiny places -- 700 square feet for two people -- so tiny that when you put your furniture in there, there's no room to move around. On the whole, it was very nice, but I didn't like the buy-in where you give them $175,000 and then you pay monthly. We drove around in a little cart, and a lady showed us the apartments.
Provider Response
Thank you for your recent visit and positive feedback. We are grateful for our one-story homes on 60 lush acres! We do provide a broad range of accommodations - from studios to two bedroom homes - so please let us know if we can provide you with additional information or opportunities.
Leftcoaster
5
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August 19, 2015
We have lived at Valle Verde for about a year. We expected to be happy here, but we have been ecstatic. How to describe it? The homes are garden apartments, all on one floor, with lush mature landscaping. The residents are outstanding - a number of professors, teachers and doctors which guarantees interesting conversations at dinner. The food is outstanding with open seating, wine with dinner, and multiple choices from an excellent menu. Dress is "California casual" - no jackets needed! Health care is excellent - skilled nursing for post-op care or longer term care, assisted living for those that need more help, an excellent memory care unit, and a number of different independent living arrangements. The staff is, to a person, knowledgeable, responsive, and caring. What more could one want?
Leftcoaster
5
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July 15, 2015
We have lived at Valle Verde for about a year. We expected to be happy here, but we have been ecstatic. How to describe it? The homes are garden apartments, all on one floor, with lush mature landscaping. The residents are outstanding - a number of professors, teachers and doctors which guarantees interesting conversations at dinner. The food is outstanding with open seating, wine with dinner, and multiple choices from an excellent menu. Dress is "California casual" - no jackets needed! Health care is excellent - skilled nursing for post-op care or longer term care, assisted living for those that need more help, an excellent memory care unit, and a number of different independent living arrangements. The staff is, to a person, knowledgeable, responsive, and caring. What more could one want?
Jeri7
4
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July 14, 2015
I did not choose to leave my mother there even though she bought in to the facility. It wasn't a good fit for her. I found it a little depressing the first 13 days. The staff was good, but the atmosphere was not good. She started going to independent, which had very nice little casitas or small houses, and then she had to go into assisted, and we made the best of it, but it's just one room, and it's not an uplifting experience. I'm still friends with some of the staff. They had good staff, but it was not great on atmosphere. They had a variety of activities, but they made it a little bit difficult to access those activities especially when someone is in a wheelchair. Getting around was not easy at Valle Verde. But the security was great, very personalized, effective, and ever present when they needed to be.
Provider Response
Dear Jeri7,
Thanks very much for your positive feedback regarding our team members and community. I also appreciate your insight regarding the transition from a residential home to an assisted living suite. I agree that transitions can be difficult. I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and learn from your meaningful experiences. You can reach me at your convenience via email at mhonig@abhow.com or phone at 805-883-4118.
Thanks again for your time and honest sharing, Melissa
Julia S.
5
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April 24, 2015
My husband and I moved to Valle Verde eight months ago. We based our decision, in part, on the fact that, contrary to other Yelp reviews, Valle Verde has an excellent reputation in the community. We can support that statement wholeheartedly because my mother was a 20 year resident here and we had an opportunity to observe first-hand the level of caring and comfort she received in her years here. In addition, we decided on Valle Verde because of its resident’s diversity and inclusiveness, its garden like collection of cottages and the assurance that we would be appropriately cared for in our last years. The most immediate benefit was the freedom from the responsibilities associated with home ownership and with that came a sense of certainty about the future. Some of the previous reviews were written based on conditions which have since changed – there is new leadership in the administration, open to resident input, an excellent sales and marketing team and a superb support staff that provides needed services. Of course there are complaints, as there are in any connected community, but it appears to me that those are being appropriately addressed by the organization. If you are considering a continuing care residence, I would certainly consider Valle Verde. For us it was the obvious choice.
Caring89845550
5
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November 17, 2014
Valle Verde was nice. They showed the rooms to us. They’re very nice as well. They’re big enough for us. They had quite a few of different activities. We didn’t get to do them all because we weren’t there very long, but they have quite a few good ones. The staff was very accommodating. The services and amenities were nice as well. They had a gym, a pool, and different places to eat. They would take you on tours to different places if you wanted to go.
Caring85616150
5
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June 19, 2014
I visited Valle Verde last May, and I will be moving there because it has all the features and the activities that I was looking for. It's also situated in a good location. The cost is reasonable, and the food is excellent. The rooms are all on the ground floor, and they were all remodeled. It seems that the facility is well kept up. The marketing staff was much more suitable when I went there again.
Provider Response
Thank you for your kind remarks. At Valle Verde, we strive to continuously live out our mission of providing housing, healthcare and supportive services in a safe, positive and uplifting environment. We are glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience at our community, and we look forward to welcoming you as a resident. Thank you again for your honest feedback.
-Melissa Honig, Interim Executive Director
caring6183
4
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June 28, 2012
Dad spent a couple of weeks there and it did not work out at all. One, they're very expensive and two, my dad is not the most compliant person. He's a pretty unsociable person. They're quite expensive but the staff seemed to be okay. They're a decent staff but when they're around my dad it's very difficult to be cheerful. He had a big stroke about a year and a half ago. Dad's room there was very simple. It was shared with another resident. Dad was quite not comfortable there although the place seemed decent for what it was and I don't know what to say beyond that. It's got very nice landscaping and the few residents I saw seemed comfortable and happy. Overall it appears very nice. It appeared to be well maintained.
luke112
5
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June 23, 2012
Valle Verde is one of the best retirement facilities I have ever visited. Not only the infrastructure is well maintained and specifically built for elders, but it also provides warm and caring staff that are willing to help the people. Unlike many other retirement homes, this facility provides many activities for residents, ranging from learning opportunities to games. I would also recommend this place for people who have relatives or friends with Alzheimer's Disease, since Valle Verde provides a specific section of the community where these people are aided and helped. A great advantage of this retirement home is that it is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. I used to work in San Luis Obispo, and in a couple hours I was able to get to Valle Verde. This makes an excellent spot for people who work or study but who want to visit their loved ones. I would definitively recommend this retirement home, since it is one of the best I have ever known.
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