300 Hot Springs Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
360 beds • Est. 1993 (32 years) • Get directions
2 serious state citations and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 12 inspections. The citations arose from a September 2022 case management visit in which a staff member was subject to a state exclusion order and terminated, and 10 additional staff were found to lack required fingerprint clearances at the time. A complaint tied to that same visit was substantiated, with no separate civil penalty issued since the matter had already been cited during the case management visit. Other complaints were investigated and found unsubstantiated, including allegations of inappropriate staff communication, inadequate laundry and incontinence care, medication errors, and a fall resulting in head trauma requiring stitches; investigators found no supporting evidence in each case. A February 2025 case management visit following a resident death found no evidence that neglect or lack of supervision contributed to the death. Annual inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 documented the facility in good repair with no citations issued.
Casa Dorinda is a 360-bed nonprofit continuing care retirement community in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara, widely regarded as one of California's most prestigious retirement communities. Set in one of the state's most beautiful and exclusive neighborhoods, it offers a full continuum of care on a sprawling campus.
LifeCare contract locks your monthly fee
If care needs escalate to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, monthly fees do not increase — a Type A CCRC contract structure that sets costs for life (aside from annual adjustments).
Five-year CARF accreditation
Holds a five-year term of accreditation from CARF International, an independent nonprofit accreditor. Longer accreditation terms require a higher compliance threshold than standard annual reviews.
Nonprofit, no-compensation board
Operated by the Montecito Retirement Association, a 501(c)3. Board members serve voluntarily with no compensation and are elected from the Santa Barbara/Montecito business community.
FYI Safety Score 9.4
Among the highest scores in the FYI database — reflects a strong inspection and complaint record across CCLD's visible data window.
Entry fee model — ask for the current figures
Type A CCRCs require a substantial entrance fee in addition to monthly fees. The site links a 2024 financial statement but does not publish fee ranges — ask for the full fee schedule before touring.
Several services are explicitly excluded from fees
Private nurses, non-Medicare providers, medications (except under Medicare Part A), dentistry, audiology, optometry, and holistic care are not covered by the monthly fee.
360 beds — confirm fit for smaller-community preferences
At 360 beds, Casa Dorinda is a large campus-style community. Families whose loved one does better in a smaller, less institutional setting should factor this in.
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300 Hot Springs Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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