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Divine Care for the ElderlyLicense #425850264 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareDivine Care for the ElderlyLicense #425850264 · 4866 Frances Street, Santa Barbara, CA · (805) 967-5237Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,350/mo

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

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Divine Care for the Elderly

4866 Frances Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · Licensed since 2022

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Divine Care for the Elderly

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,350 a month

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

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · 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
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

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

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS 1,2,3,4 AND 6. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR FOUR(4).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Divine Care for the Elderly: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,350a month to start

Likely $4,400–$6,600

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,350likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,350likely $4,400–$6,600

    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.

  • 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 $4,400–$6,750
$5,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,150–$9,900
$7,850
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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,995 to $6,000

$2,995$6,600

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$5,950.

  • Lotus VillaSanta Barbara · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Tree of Life Retirement HomesSanta Barbara · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Cambria WaySanta Barbara · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa St. JamesSanta Barbara · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AlamarSanta Barbara · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on its own website · private small room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Mission VillaSanta Barbara · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,900Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Santa Barbara Memory CareSanta Barbara · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alexander GardensSanta Barbara · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

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.

  • 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

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

4866 Frances Street, 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 list1.1 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 #425850264 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Administrator Marino “Mark” Jose. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. At the time of arrival, there were six (6) residents present and two (2) caregivers on duty. Administrator and Co-Administrator were present at the time of LPA's arrival. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility accepts residents with a dementia diagnosis; has a waiver for four hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. Currently, there is one resident on hospice. A tour of the physical environment was conducted. The front entry is a paved driveway leading to the front entrance with an outdoor sitting area conducive for outdoor visitation. The entry way leads into the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The backyard consists of a patio area, paved walkways, trees, planted garden areas and sitting areas conducive for outdoor visitation. The kitchen is open style with a service counter for food preparation and cabinets surrounding the kitchen area. There is a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a toaster oven, blender, an oven, and a stove. There is an ample amount of cabinets for food and appliance storage. Behind the dining area is an enclosed patio utilized as an office. Medications are kept in a locked cabinet located in the dining area. It contains a first aid kit and medications for residents, residents’ records and personnel documents. The medications and documents are inaccessible to residents in care. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms available to residents. Bedrooms #1, 4, and 6 are private bedrooms with exits to the front yard or backyard. Bedroom #3 is a shared room with an exit to the backyard. Bedroom 3 has a private bathroom. Bedroom #2 is allocated for staff only with no access by residents. There are two bathrooms located off the hallways with access for all residents in care. The laundry area is located in a locked closet located in the hallway near Bedrooms 5 and 6. Detergents and cleaning agents are kept in the laundry closet and are inaccessible to residents in care. Residents participate at will in activities such as music therapy, dog therapy, walks around the neighborhood, excursions to places of worship, local beaches, parks, eateries, and retail establishments. There is one fire extinguisher located at the front door of the facility. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/2/2026. There are nine (9) dual carbon monoxide/smoke alarms located throughout the facility. The carbon monoxide detector/smoke alarms are in good working order. LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings are clean and in good repair. Personnel records were reviewed for trainings, health screenings, and background clearances. All staff have been properly associated to the facility. Residents’ records were reviewed for health screenings, medication administration, Physician’s orders, Appraisals, and Re-appraisals. Review of medications and medication inventory revealed an unexplainable over-count of medications prescribed to Resident 1 (R1), Resident 2 (R2), and Resident 3 (R3). The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 29, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Administrator Marino “Mark” Jose. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. There were five (5) residents present and two (2) caregivers on duty. Administrator was present at the time of LPA's arrival. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility accepts residents with a dementia diagnosis; has a waiver for four hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. Currently, there are two residents on hospice. A tour of the physical environment was conducted. The front entry is a paved driveway leading to the front entrance with an outdoor sitting area conducive for outdoor visitation. The entry way leads into the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The backyard consists of a patio area, paved walkways, trees, planted garden areas and sitting areas conducive for outdoor visitation. The kitchen is open style with a service counter for food preparation and cabinets surrounding the kitchen area. There is a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a toaster oven, blender, an oven, and a stove. There is an ample amount of cabinets for food and appliance storage. Behind the dining area is an enclosed patio utilized as an office. Medications are kept in a locked cabinet located in the dining area. It contains a first aid kit and medications for residents, residents’ records and personnel documents. The medications and documents are inaccessible to residents in care. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms available to residents. Bedrooms #1, 4, and 6 are private bedrooms with exits to the front yard or backyard. Bedroom #3 is a shared room with an exit to the backyard. Bedroom 3 has a private bathroom. Bedroom #2 is allocated for staff only with no access by residents. There are two bathrooms located off the hallways with access for all residents in care. The laundry area is located in a locked closet located in the hallway near Bedrooms 5 and 6. Detergents and cleaning agents are kept in the laundry closet and are inaccessible to residents in care. Residents participate at will in activities such as music therapy, dog therapy, walks around the neighborhood, excursions to places of worship, local beaches, parks, eateries, and retail establishments. There is one fire extinguisher located at the front door of the facility. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/2/2025. There are nine (9) dual carbon monoxide/smoke alarms located throughout the facility. The carbon monoxide detector/smoke alarms are programmed to alert the local fire department when activated. LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings are clean and in good repair. Personnel records were reviewed for trainings, health screenings, and background clearances. All staff have been properly associated to the facility. Residents’ records were reviewed for health screenings, medication administration, Physician’s orders, Appraisals, and Re-appraisals. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 25, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jun 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Administrator Marino “Mark” Jose. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. There were five (5) residents present and one (1) caregiver on duty. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility accepts residents with a dementia diagnosis; has a waiver for four hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. Currently, there is one resident on hospice. A tour of the physical environment was conducted. The front entry is a paved driveway leading to the front entrance with an outdoor sitting area conducive for outdoor visitation. The entry way leads into the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The backyard consists of a patio area, paved walkways, trees, planted garden areas and sitting areas conducive for outdoor visitations. The kitchen is open style with a service counter for food preparation and cabinets surrounding the kitchen area. There is a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a toaster oven, blender, an oven, and a stove. There is an ample amount of cabinets for food and appliance storage. Behind the dining area is an enclosed patio utilized as an office. A locked medication cabinet is located in a cabinet in the dining area. It contains a first aid kit and medications for residents, residents’ records and personnel documents. The medications and documents are inaccessible to residents in care. There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms available to residents. Bedrooms #1, 4, and 6 are private bedrooms with exits to the front yard or backyard. Bedroom #3 is a shared room with an exit to the backyard. Bedroom 3 has a private bathroom. Bedroom #2 is allocated for staff only with no access by residents. There are two bathrooms located off the hallways with access for all residents in care. The laundry area is located in a locked closet located in the hallway near Bedrooms 5 and 6. Detergents and cleaning agents are kept in the laundry closet and are inaccessible to residents in care. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. There is one fire extinguisher located at the front door of the facility. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/3/2024. There are nine (9) dual carbon monoxide/smoke alarms located throughout the facility. The carbon monoxide detector/smoke alarms are programmed to alert the local fire department when activated. LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings are clean and in good repair. Personnel records were reviewed for trainings, health screenings, and background clearances. Residents’ records were reviewed for health screenings, medication administration, Physician’s orders, Appraisals, and Re-appraisals. The facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jun 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA arrived at 2:15 pm and was greeted by two (2) caregivers on duty, and five (5) residents present. Administrator Marino “Mark” Jose was present at the time of arrival. LPA informed Administrator of the purpose of the visit. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility accepts residents with a dementia diagnosis; has a waiver for four hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. Currently, there is one resident on hospice. A tour of the physical environment was conducted. The front entry is a paved driveway leading to the front entrance with an outdoor sitting area conducive for outdoor visitation. The entry way leads into the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The kitchen is open style with a service counter for food preparation and cabinets surrounding the kitchen area. There is a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a toaster oven, blender, an oven, and a stove. There is an ample amount of cabinets for food and appliance storage. Behind the dining area is an enclosed patio utilized as an office. A locked medication cabinet is located in a cabinet in the dining area. It contains a first aid kit and medications for residents, residents’ records and personnel documents. The medications and documents are inaccessible to residents in care. There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms available to residents. Bedrooms #1, 2, 4, and 6 are private bedrooms with exits to the front yard or backyard. Bedroom #3 is a shared room with an exit to the backyard. Bedroom #5 is allocated for staff only with no access by residents. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The backyard consists of a patio area, paved walkways, trees, planted garden areas and sitting areas conducive for outdoor visitations. The laundry area is located in a locked closet located in the hallway near Bedrooms 5 and 6. Detergents and cleaning agents are kept in the laundry closet and are inaccessible to residents in care. There is one fire extinguisher located at the front door of the facility. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/1/2023. There are nine (9) dual carbon monoxide/smoke alarms located throughout the facility. LPA observed that the alarms are in good working order. LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked. The facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Exit interview conducted. Report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2023

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an announced pre-licensing visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrators Marino “Mark” Jose and Anna Jose. LPA arrived at approximately 12:40 PM. Entrance Interview Conducted: The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a fire clearance for residents who are ambulatory and/or non-ambulatory. The facility has a hospice waiver for four (4) residents, and will be licensed for residents with a dementia/Alzheimer’s diagnosis. A tour of the physical environment was conducted. The front entry is a paved driveway leading to the front entrance with an outdoor sitting area conducive for outdoor visitation. The entry way leads into the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The kitchen is open style with a service counter for food preparation and cabinets surrounding the kitchen area. There is a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a toaster oven, blender, an oven, and a stove. There is an ample amount of cabinets for food and appliance storage. Behind the dining area is an enclosed patio utilized as an office. A locked medication cabinet is located in a cabinet in the dining area. It contains a first aid kit and medications for residents, residents’ records and personnel documents. The medications and documents will be inaccessible to residents in care. There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms available to residents. Bedrooms #1, 2, 4, and 6 are private bedrooms with exits to the front yard or backyard. Bedroom #3 is a shared room with an exit to the backyard. Bedroom #5 is allocated for staff only with no access by residents. The backyard consists of a patio area, paved walkways, trees, planted garden areas and sitting areas conducive for outdoor visitations. The laundry area is located in a locked closet located in the hallway near Bedrooms 5 and 6. Detergents and cleaning agents kept in the laundry closet and are inaccessible to residents in care. There is one fire extinguisher located at the front door of the facility. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 4/17/2022. There are nine (9) dual carbon monoxide/smoke alarms located throughout the facility. LPA observed that the alarms are in good working order. LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked. LPA determined that the facility has met licensing requirements per Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Exit interview conducted. Report issued via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 14, 2022
May 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 4 COVID Mitigation Plan discussed? Yes Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Applicant/Administrator, Marino Jose Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II via telephone call with the analyst at CAB. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2022

License holder

Divine Care for the Elderly, LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, 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 2022, 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

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Divine Care for the Elderly

Is Divine Care for the Elderly licensed?

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

How many residents is Divine Care for the Elderly licensed for?

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

Has Divine Care for the Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Divine Care for the Elderly still open?

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

What does Divine Care for the Elderly cost?

$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,400–$6,600. 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 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.

Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Barbara that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,200 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (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 Divine Care for the Elderly 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 Divine Care for the Elderly, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Divine Care for the Elderly keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Divine Care for the Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “DIVINE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425850264. 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 Divine Care for the Elderly, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 29, 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

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