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Valle Verde

900 Calle De Los Amigos

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

547 beds • Est. 1993 (33 years)


FYI Safety Score™

5.7 Poor

6 serious and 1 minor state citations across 17 state inspections, with 6 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in August 2026.

From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error


Why we like it

Valle Verde is a 547-bed continuing care retirement community on a 63-acre campus in Santa Barbara. The facility provides independent living services.

The community has been licensed for over 32 years and operates as a non-profit.

  • Life Plan continuity

    Assisted living sits inside a full Life Plan Community. If care needs escalate, residents can move to on-site memory support or skilled nursing without relocating.

  • Immerse™ memory program on-site

    HumanGood's proprietary memory support program, built around preserving dignity and individuality, is available on the same campus if memory care becomes necessary.

  • 63-acre campus, named gardens

    Single-story garden homes on 63 walkable acres. Includes rose garden, orchard, mosaic garden, butterfly garden, wood shop, theater, heated pool, and dog park.

  • Nonprofit HumanGood operator

    Operated by HumanGood, a nonprofit organization. Stated commitment: physical, emotional, and financial security for residents for life.

  • Below-average safety record

    6 serious and 1 minor citations across 17 state inspections, with 6 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.

  • No pricing listed; ask about entry fees

    No pricing is publicly available. Valle Verde's site prompts a financial fit assessment before committing. Request monthly rates, care-level add-ons, and any required entrance fee structure.

  • Confirm AL amenity access

    On a 547-bed campus centered on independent living, ask specifically which amenities assisted living residents can access and whether any differ from what IL residents receive.

  • Ask about staffing ratios at scale

    At 547 beds across multiple care levels, ask specifically about assisted living staffing ratios and how personalized care is maintained day-to-day.


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Where you'll live

900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Amenities & Services

Dining
Activities Program
Garden

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Valle Verde?
Valle Verde has a FYI Safety Score of 5.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 7 state citations and 6 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 17 inspections.
Does Valle Verde offer memory care?
Valle Verde does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Valle Verde accept Medi-Cal?
Valle Verde is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Valle Verde last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Valle Verde was on 2026-08-26. The facility has received 17 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Valle Verde have?
Valle Verde has 7 state citations and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Valle Verde been in operation?
Valle Verde has been licensed for 33 years in Santa Barbara, California, with a licensed capacity of 547 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
421700411
Size
547 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
September 17, 1993 (33 years)
Licensee
Humangood & Humangood Norcal
Administrator
Susan E Ponce
Phone
(805) 883-4193
Address
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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