Large community · Licensed for 188 · Solvang
Atterdag Village of Solvang
636 N Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463Licensed since 1993
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 25, 2026
- Languages spoken: EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
- Licensed for 188: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 148 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 8 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
148 NON-AMBULATORY, 40 AMBULATORY, APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS & SECURED PERIMETER. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 8.
938 - CONTINUE CARE CONTRACT (CCC)
CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Therapies availableCognitive therapies
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence careYes — “Personal Care is a memory care community designed to help residents feel safe, secure and oriented in their environment.”We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Toileting assistance
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withDaily living activities · Bathing · Daily dressing and undressing · Grooming · Toileting · Dressing
Daily living activities — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Bathing · Daily dressing and undressing · Grooming · Toileting · Dressing — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Hands-on help or cueingEncouraging residents to do as much as they can for themselves while supporting and assisting them with the things they need help with
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
LVN on staff
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Emergency call system
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Emergency proceduresEvery licensed home in California must do this.
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Supervisory staff
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 8 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Atterdag Village of Solvang: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,050–$6,650
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
What the base rate includesOngoing family support including a monthly support group for families and caretakers · Personalized activity program, updated weekly with new activities, events, and programs · Secured courtyards · Delayed egress system · Personal assistance for bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting · Cable · and 7 more
Ongoing family support including a monthly support group for families and caretakers · Personalized activity program, updated weekly with new activities, events, and programs · Secured courtyards · Delayed egress system · Personal assistance for bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting · Cable · Wi-Fi · Utilities · Schedule and escort residents to medical appointments, exercise classes, and activities on and off the Atterdag Village grounds — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Weekly housekeeping · Linen service · Use and enjoyment of your selected residence · Various services dependent on your level of care — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
What costs extraTelephone · Phone
Telephone — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Phone — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$5,200likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,050–$6,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,050–$6,800
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,900
- $7,700
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $8,500
11 homes like this within 39 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$7,000.
- Westmont of Santa BarbaraGoleta · 18 mi · Large community$4,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Fountain Square of LompocLompoc · 19 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- MaravillaSanta Barbara · 21 mi · Large community$6,700Listed on its own website · assisted living, al-1 alcove / one bathroom · seen October 27, 2026
- Heritage House-An Assisted Living CommunitySanta Barbara · 22 mi · Large community$6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Wood Glen HallSanta Barbara · 26 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory CareSanta Barbara · 27 mi · Large community$7,350Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cliff View TerraceSanta Barbara · 28 mi · Large community$8,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Santa Maria TerraceSanta Maria · 29 mi · Large community$3,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Merrill Gardens at Santa MariaSanta Maria · 29 mi · Large community$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Oaks at NipomoNipomo · 36 mi · Large community$3,670Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Granvida Senior Living and Memory CareCarpinteria · 39 mi · Large community$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (13)Room types · Building type · Staff help residents use devices
Room typesStudio
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Building typeCampus
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff help residents use devices
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Flower gardens · Green spaces · Secured courtyards (for Personal Care residents) · Garden barrels · Outdoor Common Areas
Walking paths · Flower gardens · Green spaces · Garden barrels — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Secured courtyards — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Call system typeWearable pendant
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Common areasSpaces for relaxing · Dining · Exercising · Living Room · Common living space · Fireplace · and 3 more
Spaces for relaxing · Dining · Exercising — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 20, 2026.
Living Room — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Common living space · Fireplace · Balcony · Beautiful common living spaces — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Indoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyWeeklyFor Assisted Living residents
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
AmenitiesPrinting · Copying · Faxing · Private Wellness and Fitness Center · Fireplace (in the Living Room) · Sofas (in the Living Room) · and 21 more
Printing · Copying · Faxing · Private Wellness and Fitness Center · Fireplace · Sofas · Chairs · Library · Big-screen TV · Garden barrels · Gazebo · Walking paths · Flower gardens · Green spaces — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Guest rooms — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Ramps · Flat thresholds · Hand railings · Grab bars — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Full service beauty salon and barber shop · Exercise pool · Beautiful common living spaces · Bocce ball court · Community center · Business center · Fitness center — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Beautician — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (11)Dining style · Nutrition specialist on staff · Who does the cooking
Dining styleRestaurant stylePersonal Care memory care communityWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Nutrition specialist on staff
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Who does the cookingProfessional chef
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodChicken Piccata · Baby Back Ribs · Orange Roughy Florentine
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals served in the room
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Professional chef
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Places to eat on siteRestaurant fine dining · Dining room · Sunny patio
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining atmosphereDelightful and healthy meals guaranteed to satisfy
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (9)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activity calendar published
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itActivities take place every day and are designed to engage the body, mind and spirit
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Activity types offeredDiscovering new pastimes · Opportunities to volunteer and reach out to others in the community (may find) · Regular social interaction opportunities · Educational programs · Group fitness classes · Special interest groups · and 48 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Discovering new pastimes — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated April 7, 2026.
Opportunities to volunteer and reach out to others in the community · Regular social interaction opportunities · Educational programs · Group fitness classes · Special interest groups · Bible study · Recreational activities · Outings — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 20, 2026.
Computer Skills classes · Fitness machines · Activities · Classes · Weekly health checks · Massages · Shuffleboard · Feature films · Special entertainment — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
New events · Attending a local event · Exploring a museum · Going to the theater · Events · Games · Clubs — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Individual activities · Group activities · Exercise — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Physical activities · Exercise, indoors and out — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Cultural events · Book clubs featuring local authors · Parties · Trips · Music · Theater · Lively parties · Exciting trips — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Individual and group activities · Arts and crafts · Stroll through the garden · Education about health conditions · Prevention · Regular screening procedures · Monitoring one's own health · Wellness program · Planned activities · Health education · Taking a stroll through the garden · Computer skills · Crafting activities · Creative writing course — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dementia & Alzheimer's Support Group — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Activities On-site — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activity calendar published
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 20, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programDaily physical activities (Personal Care memory care community) · Exercise indoors and out (Personal Care memory care community) · Exercise programs · Group classes · Personal trainer · Workout independently · and 6 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Daily physical activities · Exercise indoors and out — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Exercise programs — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Group classes · Personal trainer · Workout independently · Talk with a wellness professional — reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated August 13, 2024.
Exercise offerings · Personal Training · Balance Classes · Water Aerobics · Strength Training — reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated April 28, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities coordinator on staff
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (3)Cultural community the home serves · Languages spoken by caregivers · Religious observance supported
Cultural community the home servesSeniors of all faiths and backgrounds
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious observance supportedBible study
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 20, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (4)Residents may bring a pet · Overnight guests · Pet types allowed
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Overnight guests
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Pet types allowedCats · Dogs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Pet weight limit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (10)Events the home invites families to · Limits on transportation · Tour scheduling link
Events the home invites families to
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Limits on transportationOutside of the Santa Ynez Valley
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 13, 2026.
SettingRural
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transportation costs extra
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated March 13, 2026.
Notes on visiting accessResident parking throughout the village; residents who continue driving receive a personalized parking space.
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · source dated February 20, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit
Brand or trade nameAtterdag Village Solvang
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
For-profit or nonprofitNonprofit
Reported on peoplewhocare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
636 N Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 25, 2026 · License #421700369 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:00am, on 04/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LAP) Mark Jeffries arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Chris Parker and Director of Operations Gary Hall,LPA announced who he was and reason for the visit. This facility is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has a campus consisting of 26 buildings. Buildings 1-14 are designated for Independent Living. Building 15 is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Building 16 is a skilled nursing facility. Building 17 is the Maintenance Shop. Building 18 is the Administration Building. Building 19 is the generator area. Building 20 is designated for Assisted Living on the second floor, and the first floor is the pool and other amenities. Buildings 21-25 are Independent Living. Building 26 is a utilities building. Building 15 is Memory Care, delayed regress, is functioning properly. Facility uses program Point Click Care for Medication Administration Records. Facility has activities calendars for Memory Care and Assisted Living. In building 15. LPA observed required postings. LPA noted that all resident rooms, and facility bathrooms meet regulations requirements. LPA noted that the facility in its expanse is clean and free of debit. LPA noted that there were fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility that were all primed and in the green, indicating functioning. LPA observed alarm (Smoke/Carbon Monoxide) inspection report from Rincon Inspection Group, dated 03/25/2026 showing all smoke detectors (377) passing at 100% in the fire code inspection. Additionally, Santa Barbara County Fire inspection report dated 02/24/2026 showing, "Yes" on passing inspection. Administrator and LPA reviewed infection control plan, emergency disaster plan, liability insurance, resident and staff files. LPA conducted a sample audit of staff training. LPA reviewed all staff fingerprint clearance record. LPA noted that all records were complete per regulation requirements. LPA conducted a sample review of centrally stored medication records (CSMR). LPA noted at this time there were no violations or citations issued as a result of this annual facility inspection.Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:15am, on 04/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LAP) Mark Jeffries arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Chris Parker and announced who he was and reason for the visit. This facility is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has a campus consisting of 26 buildings. Buildings 1-14 are designated for Independent Living. Building 15 is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Building 16 is a skilled nursing facility. Building 17 is the Maintenance Shop. Building 18 is the Administration Building. Building 19 is the generator area. Building 20 is designated for Assisted Living on the second floor, and the first floor is the pool and other amenities. Buildings 21-25 are Independent Living. Building 26 is a utilities building. Building 15 is Memory Care, delayed regress, is functioning properly. Facility uses program Point Click Care for Medication Administration Records. Facility has activities calendars for Memory Care and Assisted Living. In building 15. LPA observed required postings. LPA noted that all resident rooms, and facility bathrooms meet regulations requirements. LPA noted that the facility in its expanse is clean and free of debit. LPA noted that there were fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility that were all primed and in the green, indicating functioning. LPA observed alarm (Smoke/Carbon Monoxide) inspection report (102097205) from Rincon Inspection Group, dated 04/18/2025 showing all buildings passing fire code inspection. Administrator and LPA reviewed infection control plan, emergency disaster plan, liability insurance, resident and staff files. LPA conducted a sample audit of staff training. LPA reviewed all staff fingerprint clearance record. LPA noted that all records were complete per regulation requirements. LPA conducted a sample review of centrally stored medication records (CSMR). LPA noted at this time there were no violations or citations issued as a result of this annual facility inspection. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 9:45 a.m. on 4/15/24 to conduct a one-year annual visit to the facility above and at 2:45 p.m. on 8/9/2024. LPA met with Julie Driscoll, Social Services Director and Lori Kelley, Director of Personal Care and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has a capacity of 188 residents. Facility currently occupies 160 residents and employs 88 full time staff and one Administrator. The facility had a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that were tested are and working properly. The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 4/19/24. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expire on 3/1/2025. The facility is approved for a capacity of 188. The fire clearance is granted for 148 non-ambulatory and 40 ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for delayed egress and secured perimeter. Hospice is approved for eight. Continued 809-C Staffing: The facility currently employes 88 full time and one Administrator. Ten staff files were reviewed. Current Administrator Certificate expires August 25, 2024. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed ten resident files for signed Admission Agreements. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not currently have residents receiving Home Health services. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted, copy of report provided to administrator. Staffing: The facility currently employes 88 full time staff and one Administrator. Ten staff files were reviewed. Current Administrator Certificate expires August 25, 2024. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed ten resident files for signed Admission Agreements. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not currently have residents receiving Home Health services. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted, copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 9, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 9:45 a.m. to conduct a one-year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Julie Driscoll, Social Services Director and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA will need additional time to complete the annual visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Mar 16, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) De Leon, Chavez and Phillips arrived at 9:07 am and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Chris Parker, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA’s requested a staff roster, a resident roster, emergency and disaster plan, documentation of quarterly emergency drills. LPA’s provided administrator the entrance checklist and asked for a physical plant tour. A tour of the physical plant was assessed, and the following was noted: LPA's observed the license posted, personal rights, LTCO poster, Bill of Rights and Right to Residential Council as well as covid sign for infection control and CCL complaint poster. The facility has an assisted living building and a memory care building on the CCRC Campus. The assisted living has bedrooms, bathrooms, common area rest-rooms, kitchen, dining rooms, library, activity room, laundry room, medication rooms, locked housekeeping closets, courtyard and is currently occupying 31 Residents total with 13 in assisted living,18 in memory care and 90 staff. Physical plant was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, and all were in good condition. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. The facility provides working telephones for resident use. The dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are hard wired with sprinkler system and the annual fire inspection was cleared. Fire extinguishers were last inspected 04/19/2022 and all charged in the green. Continued 809-C Living and dining rooms furniture were also checked for functionality and condition. The living rooms are clean, safe and sanitary along with the dining rooms. The courtyard of the facility has outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is a small water fountain that is empty outside of the assisted living building. There is plenty of outdoor lighting available for the safety of the residents. Continued on 809C. The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishables. The menu was posted for review. Snacks and beverages are available for residents in the facility when they want. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. The Resident rooms have beds with sheets, pillowcase, mattress pad, and blankets which are in good condition. There is at least one chair, nightstand and enough lighting for each resident. Residents arranged the rooms the way they want them. There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. The housekeeping closets are locked, carts are stored with cleaning products and solutions. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature measured at 112.9 F in common room/bathroom #3, room #5 bathroom at 114.1 F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. Residents have a sufficient amount of supplies for personal hygiene. Soap, Toilet paper and paper towels are provided by the Licensee. Grab bars are secured in toilet and shower areas. Showers have non-slip bottoms or strips. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility: LPA Phillips reviewed 5 resident’s files for current Medical Assessments with TB results, Current Appraisal Needs and Service plans, and signed Admission Agreements. Planned activities are offered to residents in care. Staff records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA Chavez conducted a file review of 5 staff for criminal record clearances/associations, Health screening with TB results, current First Aid/CPR, caregivers/Med-tech annual training has been completed and Administrator Certificate has been renewed and is currently pending with CCL for issuance, back up Administrator certificate expires on 08/10/2024. Medications are in a centrally stored and locked medication rooms, including over-the-counter medicines; Medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the residents’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed. First Aid Kit has all proper items and is current. Infection Control best practices were discussed with Administrator for proper donning, doffing, and lidded trash cans. Exit interview conducted, Technical violations issued and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 16, 2023
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20221 state visit · 1 document
May 25, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 8:15am on 05/25/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LAPA) Mark Jeffries arrived at the facility to conduct the annual infection control inspection. LPA met with Administrator Chris Parker and announced who he was and reason for the visit. LPA and Administrator conducted the infection control module with no deficiencies found. Administrator took LPA on a physical plant tour of the facility. The facility has submitted a mitigation plan to the department. The facility is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has a campus consisting of 26 buildings. Buildings 1-14 are designated for Independent Living. Building 15 is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Building 16 is a skilled nursing facility. Building 17 is the Maintenance Shop. Building 18 is the Administration Building. Building 19 is the generator area. Building 20 is designated for Assisted Living on the second floor, and the first floor is the pool and other amenities. Buildings 21-25 are Independent Living. Building 26 is a utilities building. Building 15 is Memory Care, delayed regress, is functioning properly. Facility uses program Point Click Care for Medication Administration Records. Facility has activities calendars for Memory Care and Assisted Living. In building 15. LPA observed required postings including Provider Information Notices and ample supply of PPE supplies located throughout the facility. LPA did not observe any regulation related risks to residents in care during walk through of the facility at this time. No deficiencies cited, exit interview, report singed and copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 25, 2022
License holder
Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc., licensed since 1993.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1993, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1993, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 6 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Atterdag Village of Solvang
Is Atterdag Village of Solvang licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
How many residents is Atterdag Village of Solvang licensed for?
188 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Has Atterdag Village of Solvang been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1993, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Atterdag Village of Solvang still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Atterdag Village of Solvang cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,650. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,700 a month, and the middle figure is $5,398 (n = 10 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Atterdag Village of Solvang take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Can Atterdag Village of Solvang keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 8 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Atterdag Village of Solvang license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ATTERDAG VILLAGE OF SOLVANG”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #421700369. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed for 188 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed to Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- First licensed in 1993, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 1993, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1993, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1993, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 22, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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- Map
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
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- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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