36 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
68 beds · $6,200/mo
Best safety record in Santa Barbara. Large community with more amenities.
43 beds · $5,700/mo
Very clean inspection history.
72 beds · $4,200/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Santa Barbara has 36 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (22) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 10 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,341/mo. That's about 14% more than the county average of $4,675/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $2,995 up to $7,350 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 18 of 36 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Santa Barbara is 8.6 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 2 facilities here offer it.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Santa Barbara is $5,341/mo, which is about 14% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Heritage House-an Assisted Living Community currently has the highest safety score in Santa Barbara at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Wood Glen Hall, Inc. starts at $4,200/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.2. Across all 36 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,995 to $7,350/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Santa Barbara currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 2 facilities in Santa Barbara offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.