2550 Treasure Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
379 beds • Est. 1993 (32 years) • Get directions
2 serious state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2022 across 7 inspections. The 2 citations stem from a 2022 infection control inspection that found 6 staff members had not received required criminal background fingerprint clearances, including 2 who had been working at the facility since 2019 without one. A 2024 complaint alleged staff were falsifying therapy records and billing residents for unperformed services; investigators reviewed therapy chart notes, interviewed the Director of Rehabilitation and Director of Nursing, and interviewed residents, finding the allegation unsubstantiated. The most recent annual inspection in April 2025 found all fire safety systems passing, emergency plans current, and medication records in order. The April 2026 inspection confirmed the facility continues to operate as a 16-acre continuing care retirement community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with no deficiencies cited.
Covenant Living at The Samarkand is a 379-bed continuing care retirement community in Santa Barbara with a historic campus. Operated by Covenant Living, a faith-based nonprofit, the community offers a full continuum of care in one of California's most desirable coastal cities.
Excellent safety record
A safety score of 9.7 out of 9.9 reflects a near-perfect inspection history — one of the safest communities in the state.
Historic Santa Barbara campus
The Samarkand has a storied history and established presence in Santa Barbara, offering a campus setting in one of California's most beautiful coastal cities.
Faith-based nonprofit
Covenant Living is a mission-driven nonprofit operator. Nonprofit communities often prioritize reinvestment in care and services over profit.
Full continuum of care
As a CCRC, residents can transition through levels of care without leaving the campus — a major advantage for long-term planning.
Ideal climate
Santa Barbara's mild Mediterranean climate with year-round temperate weather is among the best in the country for outdoor activity and comfort.
Santa Barbara cost of living
Santa Barbara is one of the most expensive markets in California, and pricing at a large CCRC campus here will reflect that.
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2550 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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