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Lotus VillaLicense #425801828 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareLotus VillaLicense #425801828 · 924 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA · (805) 964-4960Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$4,500/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Santa Barbara · Licensed for 6

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(805) 448-8496 · main line · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Santa Barbara

Lotus Villa

924 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · Licensed since 2013

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Lotus Villa

Overview

Starting rate

$4,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 2 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

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6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 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 sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Dental care available at the home

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withPersonal hygiene · Grooming · Basic assistance with activities of daily living · Assistance with all other personal needs · Personal hygiene and grooming · Activities of daily living

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Residents may remain through end of life — reported yes

    sblotusvilla.com · May 23, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Lotus Villa: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $4,500–$5,100
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,650
$7,000
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,995 to $6,000

$2,995$6,000

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,700–$5,900.

  • Tree of Life Retirement HomesSanta Barbara · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Cambria WaySanta Barbara · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa St. JamesSanta Barbara · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AlamarSanta Barbara · 3.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on its own website · private small room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Mission VillaSanta Barbara · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,900Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alexander GardensSanta Barbara · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Santa Barbara Memory CareSanta Barbara · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa San MiguelSanta Barbara · 5.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa SantecitoSanta Barbara · 8.0 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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.

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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 (2)Housekeeping frequency · Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping frequencyDaily

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Meals provided per day · Snacks available
  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered
  • Activity types offeredPlanned recreational activities · Recreational activities

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (2)Neighborhood or area named · Setting
  • Neighborhood or area namedQuiet Santa Barbara neighborhood

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

  • SettingResidential neighborhood

    Reported on sblotusvilla.com · source dated May 23, 2026.

Where it is

924 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA 93111Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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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 26, 2026 · License #425801828 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Mar 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Staff 1 (S1). Administrators Tharangine and Wasantha Mohottige arrived shortly thereafter. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. Entrance interview conducted. Currently, there are five (5) residents residing in the facility. One resident is on hospice, four residents are (4) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) resident is ambulatory. At the time of arrival, there were five residents present in the facility and one (1) care staff available on duty. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms, and one (1) staff bedroom. Bedrooms #1, 2, and 4 are private rooms with private bathrooms. Bedrooms 3 and 5 are private bedrooms with a shared bathroom off the hallway. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the dining area with no access to residents. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire inspection was current as of 1/6/2026. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for two (2) days and non-perishables for seven (7) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet in the garage. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The facility has eight (8) smoke alarms and one carbon monoxide detector, all in good working order. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The backyard consists of pebble embedded ramps, a picnic table, and fruit trees in a shaded area. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, Ombudsman contact, and Resident’s Rights. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, sitting on the patio, outdoor excursions to parks, beaches, and shopping at local retail businesses. Residents’ records were reviewed and all records are up-to-date. Record review revealed all medications are given as prescribed. Personnel records were reviewed and records and trainings are up-to-date. All persons associated with the facility have a criminal record clearance and have been properly associated to the facility. Administrators’ certificates are current. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 4, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Mar 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Tharanganie Mohottigue, Administrator. Wasantha Mohottige arrived at approximately 1:50 PM. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. Entrance interview conducted. There are currently five (5) residents residing in the facility. Currently, there is one resident on hospice, four (4) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) ambulatory resident. At the time of arrival, there was one (1) staff available in the facility, one Administrator, and five (5) residents present in the facility. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms, and one (1) staff bedroom. Bedrooms #1, 2, and 4 are private rooms with private bathrooms. Bedrooms 3 and 5 are private bedrooms with a shared bathroom off the hallway. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the dining area with no access to residents. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire inspection was current as of 1/8/2025. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for two (2) days and non-perishables for seven (7) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet in the garage. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The facility has nine (9) smoke alarms and one carbon monoxide detector all in good working order. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The backyard consists of pebble embedded ramps, a picnic table, and fruit trees in a shaded area. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, Ombudsman contact, and Resident’s Rights. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, sitting on the patio, outdoor excursions to parks, beaches, and shopping at local retail businesses. Residents’ records were reviewed and all records are up-to-date. Record review revealed all medications are given as prescribed. Personnel records were reviewed and records and trainings are up-to-date. All persons associated with the facility have a criminal record clearance and have been properly associated to the facility. Administrator's certificate is current. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Feb 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Staff 1 (S1). Administrator Wasantha Mohottige arrived at approximately 12:30 PM. Tharangine Mohottige arrived at 12:45 PM. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. Entrance interview conducted. There are currently five (5) residents residing in the facility. Currently, there are no residents on hospice, four (4) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) ambulatory resident. At the time of arrival, there was one (1) staff available in the facility and five (5) residents present in the facility. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms, and one (1) staff bedroom. Bedrooms #1, 2, and 4 are private rooms with private bathrooms. Bedrooms 3 and 5 are private bedrooms with a shared bathroom off the hallway. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the dining area with no access to residents. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire inspection was current as of 1/22/2024. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for seven (7) days and non-perishables for two (2) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The facility has ten smoke alarms and one carbon monoxide detector. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights, Ombudsman contact, and Resident’s Rights. Caregiver duties and responsibilities are posted in the kitchen area. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, sitting on the patio, outdoor excursions to parks, beaches, and shopping at local retail businesses. The backyard consists of pebble embedded ramps, a picnic table, and fruit trees in a shaded area. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Exit interview conducted. Technical violations were noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 21, 2024

The state marks this report as 22 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon conducted an on site 1 year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 02/27/2023 at 3:45 PM . LPA met with Tharanganie and Wasantha Mohottige, Administrators and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator took LPA on a physical plant tour of the facility. The facility has submitted a mitigation plan to the department. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes sign-in and symptom screening questionnaire. All documentation is kept on-file. The entry station has hand sanitizer and a thermometer. Medications are kept in a locked in mediation cabinet off of the dining room. The dining area is spaced to accommodate distancing between residents when eating meals. The staff screen residents at a minimum of 1 x a day. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition is noted. Signs are posted through out the facility regarding Covid-19. Staff make sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has several areas for visiting inside, outside and in rooms. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, residents and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents will be tested and negative results received before residing in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed. Emergency Disaster plan has all agencies with telephone numbers listed. Administrator is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors. Administrator is in charge of staffing and works on any issues or additional coverage. If any suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 are found in the facility staff will be assigned to only work with those quarantined/isolated individuals. Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when dealing with any pending or confirmed cases of Covid-19. Continued 809-C Facility is able to dedicate a single room for resident so isolation can be arranged when and if needed. The facility has 5 resident bedrooms, 3 residents rest-rooms all are well stocked with soap, paper towels and hand washing signs. Precautionary droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantine or isolated individuals. PPE supplies will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30 day supply of PPE on hand. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Facility has plans for delivering medications and meals to any quarantined/isolation room. The facility has proper cleaning and disinfectant sprays. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. Administrator will keep a line list of all vaccinated and tested staff/residents in care with dates/results. Facility has conducted training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use. Facility has non-punitive sick leave polices for staff. Sick staff are requested to stay home and not report to work if ill. Activities have been modified to individuals or small groups with social distancing. Furniture has been moved around to accommodate social distancing. Residents medication is delivered in 30 day supplies to the facility. The facility ensures proper cleaning is done on frequently touched surfaces and between any individuals sharing of space or items. Staff and Resident records are kept in the locked cabinet of the dining room. The kitchen is clean and sanitary and meets food service requirements. Facility does realize guidance changes and the most up to date guidance from CCL-PINS, CDC, CDPH, and local health departments should be followed to remain in compliance. The most stringent orders should be followed. Fire Extinguishers are charged and purchased 01/27/2023. All Personnel working in the facility are cleared. No deficiencies observed during the visit and all infection control protocols are implemented and being followed. Exit interview completed and report printed and given to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Mar 11, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and Infection Control Inspection of the facility. A mitigation plan has been submitted to CCLD. LPA arrived at the facility at approximately 11:30 AM and was greeted by Staff 1 (S1). Administrator Tharanganie Mohottigue arrived at approximately 11:51 AM. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. Entrance interview conducted. There are currently five (5) residents residing in the facility. There are no residents currently on hospice. There are two (2) ambulatory residents and three (3) non-ambulatory residents. At the time of arrival, there were three staff available in the facility and five (5) residents present in the facility. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms, and one (1) staff bedroom. Bedrooms #1, 2, and 4 are private rooms with private bathrooms. Bedrooms 3 and 5 are private bedrooms with a shared bathroom off the hallway. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a counter top area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the dining area with no access to residents. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire inspection was current. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for seven (7) days and non-perishables for two (2) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. There is one carbon monoxide alarm and eight smoke alarms. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights, Ombudsman contact, and Resident’s Rights. Caregiver duties and responsibilities are posted in the kitchen area. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, sitting on the patio, outdoor excursions to parks, beaches, and shopping at local retail businesses. The backyard consists of pebble embedded ramps, a picnic table, and fruit trees in a shaded area. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. No citations issued. Copy of report issued via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2022

License holder

Tree of Life Retirement Homes, Inc., licensed since 2013.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Tree of Life Retirement Homes · Santa Barbara
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2013, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
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 2013, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Lotus Villa

Is Lotus Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Lotus Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Lotus Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Lotus Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Lotus Villa cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Barbara that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,800 to $5,275 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 9 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 Lotus Villa 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 Tree of Life Retirement Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Tree of Life Retirement Homes, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Lotus Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Lotus Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LOTUS VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425801828. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Tree of Life Retirement Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Nearby

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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Comforts of Home Senior Care

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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,250 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Santa Barbara · 1.2 mi

    Tree of Life Retirement Homes

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $6,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Santa Barbara · 0.5 mi

    Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,950 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Santa Barbara · 0.7 mi

    Edelweiss Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Divine Care for the Elderly

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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