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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Barbara County, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for assisted living in Santa Barbara County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Santa Barbara County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Santa Barbara County.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Santa Barbara County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 20 assisted living facilities in the Santa Barbara County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.


Santa Barbara County Assisted Living Facilities | 162 Reviews

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price of Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County, CA is $4,936/month. Learn more
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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County, CA
Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
5.0

So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

At Home in Santa Barbara
4.8

Our A Place For Mom Rep made finding a new place for mom as simple as can be. He was so nice, we needed a quick move and A Place For Mom and At Home in Santa Barbara accommodated. We looked at four other places, two were like nursing homes or hospitals and very expensive, far above our budget. One facility that was very nice had amenities that were not practical for my mom. For the price and location At Home in Santa Barbara seems like the best value for us. The staff turned us on to the shuttle that transports residents to the doctors, which has been so helpful. We are very happy with At Home. To be honest this place wouldn't be for everybody, it is pretty bare bones, but it's always clean, the residents are well fed, and I've never smelled a bad smell. I feel like it is a really good place but it's not fancy; very practical and well taken care of.

Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA
4.7

Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I visited.

Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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67 reviews

Based on living in other communities the best I've lived in.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Atterdag Village of Solvang

636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463

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Our move here is one if the best moves we've ever made. Our apartment is comfortable, no noise from neighbors, extremely friendly and responsive staff and generally a good experience. We are happy and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...

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Wood Glen Senior Living

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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LOVE Wood Glen Hall! A perfect place for family/loved ones. We pre-viewed 9 other facilities in the SB area for our mother and this is the ONLY one that felt like home. The ambiance is cheerful, full of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Nestled in the foothills with a spectacular view of the blue Santa Barbara Mountains, cooled by ocean breezes, ringing with the genial laughter of family and friends, and typifying the gracious, relaxed and respectful service you are right to expect, Wood Glen Hall is a home you can make your...

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Villa Alamar Memory Care

45 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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2 reviews

From what we have been able to see of the community it is very clean, and the staff members we have encountered are very friendly. As of lately they are starting to bring back the activities, the residents...

Provides: Memory Care

Villa Alamar opened in 1996 and quickly became the golden standard of memory care in Santa Barbara, California. Its architectural features are uniquely suited for the care of residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: Here, residents enjoy freedom to continuously explore and...

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Alexander Gardens

2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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It is a lovely facility. It is an older estate donated by the family years ago to be an assisted living home. It almost could operate as a bed and breakfast, it is that nice. A couple of things we learned...

Provides: Assisted Living

Alexander Gardens is a spectacular historic home nestled in the Mission area of downtown Santa Barbara, amongst lush, stunning gardens. Concern for the care and needs of seniors has been a hallmark of Alexander Gardens, since the original family built 'casitas' for their elderly loved ones....

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Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

1820 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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4 reviews

Our & [name removed]'s experiences with Oak Cottage, we feel, were very good. We found workers there sincere about their assignments and willing to be helpful.

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome home to The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara, providing individualized residential care for seniors living with age-related cognitive impairment, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Emphasis is placed on respect for our residents, and acceptance of who they are today, as they...

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Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

325 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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59 reviews

Thank you for keeping my sister and I connected. I appreciate the video chats and love that you make it available for her. Even though I am out of state, I feel very connected to her, thanks to staff.

Provides: Memory Care
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Residents of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara, (formerly)Alexander Court Memory Care, thrive in amenity rich surroundings that are combined with sophisticated programming .We take a Sensory Integration approach to memory care. This program encourages residents to participate; enhances their...

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Maravilla Senior Living Community

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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6 reviews

My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...

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Solvang Friendship House

880 Friendship Lane, Solvang, CA 93463

1 review

When I visited, I was quite pleased. They were doing some construction so the community was a bit quiet at that time. I wasn't able to see how the activities were run or anything, but they did provide a lot...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...

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Comforts of Home Senior Care

16 San Dimas Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

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Comforts of Home Senior Care

16 San Dimas Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Heritage House

5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

2 reviews

Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...

Provides: Assisted Living

Vista Del Monte

3775 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

4 reviews

They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Samarkand

2550 Treasure Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...

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Fisher House

2324 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

1 review
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

The Fisher House is a gracious private home located in beautiful Santa Barbara close to downtown. Efaie McFarland owner/administrator maintains a harmonious household, nourishing her residents with outstanding home cooked meals daily and lots of Pet Assisted Therapy. The Fisher House is two...

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Your Home

3223 Vista Arroyo, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

1 review

Beautiful private residence with gorgeous gardens and landscaping. But the rooms were very small which really didn't matter because they have no availability. Plus they have two little dogs that bark a...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Welcome to “Your Home”, the six bed facility with over an acre of spacious privacy and lovely ocean views. Our happy home is located by Hope Ranch, a most desirable area in Santa Barbara. Along with the breathtaking ocean views are covered patio verandas, an Amish gazebo, spa deck, large grass...

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Mission Villa

321 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Mission Villa is a new facility with all the design features that are currently considered necessary for the safety and well-being of residents afflicted with all types of dementias including Alzheimer’s disease. Because Of the many specialized needs of the dementia/Alzheimer’s resident,...

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At Home in Santa Barbara

1801 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

3 reviews

We recently moved my father from a hospital in Tucson where he had been treated for recurrent pneumonia and urinary tract infections. We had also been informed that he had quite a bit of confusion but had...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

At Home In Santa Barbara is a 14 bed assisted living home  located in the center of Santa Barbara.  We are about a mile from the Santa Barbara Mission and the beach.One of the greatest advantages of At Home In Santa Barbara is our ability to offer specialized services to...

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Villa Riviera

1621 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Provides: Assisted Living

Mesa Care

2424 Calle Soria, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Mesa Care is a family operated residential care facility for the elderly specially designed to create an atmosphere witch you or your loved ones would enjoy at home. Our goal is to provide a secure, healthy, and caring environment for our residents. We are committed to the dignity of the...

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Cost of assisted living in Santa Barbara County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara County is 4,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of 3,354 per month.

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What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

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  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Help with personal care
  • Laundry
  • Social activities and outings
  • 24-hour emergency response
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Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See full list of communities.

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