Care homes in Santa Barbara
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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.
- Santa Barbara, CA
Above All Care
Estimated starting rate$5,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Abundant Care
Estimated starting rate$4,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Abundant Care II
Estimated starting rate$4,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Abundant Care III
Estimated starting rate$5,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Abundant Care IV
Estimated starting rate$5,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Alexander Gardens
Starting rate$2,995a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifePrivate roomsGardenBirthday PartiesReported by the home · sources
- Private roomsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Community Service Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Holiday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Cooking Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Trivia Gamesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Book Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Pet-focused Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Karaokeaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Cooking Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Well Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Brain fitness / Dakimaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Dance or Theater Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegan optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Santa Barbara, CA
Casa Cambria Way
Starting rate$5,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa Dorinda
Estimated starting rate$4,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 communities with 50 or more beds within 23 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa Naomi
Estimated starting rate$5,000a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa San Miguel
Starting rate$5,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa Santecito
Starting rate$5,200a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa St. James
Starting rate$5,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Cliff View Terrace
Starting rate$8,500a month to startListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenBirthday PartiesActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Santa Barbara, CA
Comforts of Home Senior Care
Estimated starting rate$5,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Santa Barbara, CA
Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly
Estimated starting rate$4,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Covenant Living at the Samarkand
Estimated starting rate$4,750a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 communities with 50 or more beds within 37 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenActivities On-siteEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Santa Barbara, CA
Divine Care for the Elderly
Estimated starting rate$5,350a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Santa Barbara, CA
Edelweiss Home
Estimated starting rate$5,350a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Santa Barbara, CA
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara
Estimated starting rate$5,100a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 communities with 50 or more beds within 39 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Santa Barbara, CA
Heritage House-An Assisted Living Community
Starting rate$6,200a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenActivities On-siteEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
Website details can change. Confirm the preferences that matter before choosing.
- Santa Barbara, CA
Homecare Casa Linda
Estimated starting rate$4,500a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Lotus Villa
Starting rate$4,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Maravilla
Starting rate$6,795a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenMusic programsScheduled daily activitiesReported by the home · sources
- Gardenseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Music programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Scheduled daily activitiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Movie nightsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Outdoor programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Spanishseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
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- Santa Barbara, CA
Mesa Care
Estimated starting rate$5,100a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record
Showing 24 of 33 homes in this area
A guide to care in Santa Barbara.
- Licensed care homes
- 33
- Homes with 6 or fewer beds
- 19
- ALW program listings
- 0
CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 13, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.
Read the local overview
Santa Barbara has 33 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 13, 2026: 19 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 1 mid-size home (7–15), and 13 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). None appear on Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver participant list (DHCS, checked September 13, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in Santa Barbara County typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.
All 33 licensed care homes in Santa Barbara
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 13, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.
- Above All CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Abundant CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Abundant Care IILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Abundant Care IIILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Abundant Care IVLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Alexander GardensLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Casa Cambria WayLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Casa DorindaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Casa NaomiLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Casa San MiguelLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Casa SantecitoLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Casa St. JamesLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Cliff View TerraceLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Comforts of Home Senior CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Country Garden's Home Care for the ElderlyLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Covenant Living at the SamarkandLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Divine Care for the ElderlyLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Edelweiss HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Garden Court at Villa Santa BarbaraLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Heritage House-An Assisted Living CommunityLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Homecare Casa LindaLicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Lotus VillaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- MaravillaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Mesa CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Mission VillaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Santa Barbara Memory CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Tree of Life Retirement HomesLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Valle VerdeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Villa AlamarLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Vista Del MonteLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Wood Glen HallLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Your Home, RCFELicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
Which care homes are licensed in Santa Barbara?
As of September 13, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 33 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.
Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in Santa Barbara?
The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of Santa Barbara's 33 licensed homes, 19 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 1 is a mid-size home licensed for 7–15, and 13 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 13, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.
Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in Santa Barbara?
Not through the Assisted Living Waiver here. The ALW — Medi-Cal's program that pays for assisted-living care services, not room and board — operates in a limited set of California counties, and no Santa Barbara County home appears on the DHCS participant list, checked September 13, 2026. The statewide Medi-Cal page lists every participating county and home.
What do state records show for care homes in Santa Barbara?
Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 66 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 31 of Santa Barbara's 33 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 13, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.