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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.
The Villa Santa Barbara is a very nice community for several reasons. The food is better than in any of the past 5 places I have stayed. The rent is better (by far) than in any of the previous places that I've stayed. The managerial staff is top notch! Very friendly and ALWAYS there to help you with any question you may have. They are seriously the best people. Our dining room servers are so polite and great at their jobs. Our chef cares about what we think of her cooking and is always open to resident's suggestions. Also, we are just 3 blocks from State Street so walking to the beach is fantastic as you get to shop all the way down to the ocean! We have a nice pool table that I use frequently and, of course, there are other activities conducted by the staff for the residents. We have an exercise room where I do an hour of cycling a day and workout with the therabands. I would not choose to live in any other assisted living place in the Santa Barbara area.
Westmont of Santa Barbara is a great choice for senior living on the central coast. This community is beautiful and the care staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. There are some new employee at the management level and their presence has brought a great new energy to Westmont of Santa Barbara.
227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based on living in other communities the best I've lived in.
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...
636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
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...
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...
3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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...
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...
2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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...
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....
5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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...
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...
880 Friendship Lane, Solvang, CA 93463
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...
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...
5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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...
333 Old Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
221 Hitchcock Way # 107, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3775 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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...
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
2550 Treasure Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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...
1621 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
1116 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara County is 4,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of 3,481 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See the full list.
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