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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Santa Barbara, CA area.

We found 13 communities near Santa Barbara, CA
Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

325 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (0.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Villa Santa Barbara

Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (0.6 mi from city center)
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Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

1820 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (0.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara

Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara

1900 State Street, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (0.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
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Abiding Care

Abiding Care

2042 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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Cliff View Terrace

Cliff View Terrace

1020 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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Alexander Gardens

Alexander Gardens

2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (1.1 mi from city center)
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Villa Alamar Memory Care

Villa Alamar Memory Care

45 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (1.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Wood Glen Senior Living

Wood Glen Senior Living

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (2.1 mi from city center)
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TheKey Santa Barbara

TheKey Santa Barbara

1165 Coast Village Road Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (3.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
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Peppers Estate Independent Living

Peppers Estate Independent Living

430 Hot Springs Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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The Good Shepherd, LLC

The Good Shepherd, LLC

6268 Aberdeen Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 (7.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Mariposa at Ellwood Shores

Mariposa at Ellwood Shores

190 Viajero Dr, Goleta, CA 93117 (9.1 mi from city center)
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  • Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
  • Villa Santa Barbara
  • Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
  • Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara
  • Abiding Care
  • Cliff View Terrace
  • Alexander Gardens
  • Villa Alamar Memory Care
  • Wood Glen Senior Living
  • TheKey Santa Barbara
  • Peppers Estate Independent Living
  • The Good Shepherd, LLC
  • Mariposa at Ellwood Shores

Senior Living Statistics for Santa Barbara, California

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Santa Barbara varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Santa Barbara
Assisted Living $4,774
Memory Care $5,047
Independent Living $4,941
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,874
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,837
Nursing Home: Studio $6,474
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $7,500
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Santa Barbara


In 2024, the cost of living in Santa Barbara includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Santa Barbara $4,774
Lompoc $3,408
Maricopa $3,719

Here is how the cost of living in Santa Barbara compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Santa Barbara $4,774
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Santa Barbara


Number of senior living facilities in:

Santa Barbara

11

Surrounding Area

20

California

2079

Santa Barbara Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Santa Barbara, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Santa Barbara has a population of 29,870.
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female

Marital Status:

  • 33.2% Married
  • 13.1% Divorced
  • 50.8% Never Married
  • 2.9% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 29.5% of the population.
  • 12.2% in their 50s
  • 8.8% in their 60s
  • 5.6% in their 70s
  • 2.9% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 60.2% White
  • 1.5% Black
  • 3.1% Asian
  • 1.3% Native
  • 0.2% Pacific
  • 16.2% Identifying as Other
  • 17.4% Mixed Race
  • 48.6% Hispanic

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.