1020 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
72 beds • Est. 1993 (32 years) • Get directions
No citations or complaints across 7 state inspections. Last inspected in April 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Cliff View Terrace is a 72-bed assisted living community in Santa Barbara, along California's Central Coast. With a near-perfect safety score and a smaller, more intimate size, this community stands out for families who value both a strong compliance record and personal attention.
Strong safety record
A clean inspection record, with no citations across 7 state inspections. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.
On-site physician five days a week
A board-certified geriatrician is on-site five days per week — not just on-call — for individualized medical oversight.
Long-tenured staff
Multiple caregivers have worked at Cliff View Terrace since the 1980s, pointing to unusually low turnover for a facility of this type.
Mesa location near the harbor
Situated on Santa Barbara's Mesa, within close range of the harbor and downtown. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is 2.0 miles away.
Premium pricing above county averages
Semi-private rooms run around $5,000/mo and studios around $6,500/mo — meaningfully above Santa Barbara County and California averages.
Ask about memory care capacity
U.S. News lists a memory care unit with 16–30 beds, but the facility's own site does not describe the program. Confirm scope of dementia care before touring.
Activity pace may not suit active residents
At least one reviewer noted the community felt slow for a high-functioning, active person. Ask about programming designed for residents with higher mobility and independence.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1020 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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