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Above All Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Barbara, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #425850481
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,450 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 15, 2026CDSS inspection record

Above All Care is a small care home in Santa Barbara — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2020. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Above All Care

Is Above All Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Above All Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Above All Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Above All Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Above All Care cost?

$5,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,450–$6,700. 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Barbara that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,050 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 in September 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 Above All Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Above All Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Above All Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Above All Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ABOVE ALL CARE, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425850481. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Above All Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 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 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3). DELAYED EGRESS APPROVED.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,450a month to start

Likely $4,450–$6,700

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

Likely monthly total

$5,450a month

Likely $4,450–$6,850

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
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$5,450likely $4,450–$6,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,450–$6,850
$5,450
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,200–$9,900
$7,450
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
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.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,250–$5,500.

  • 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.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 4532 Nueces Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110Address from the public record · September 27, 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. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 15, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
July 15, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport 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 Administrator Viktoriia Andreichenko with one (1) staff on duty and five (5) residents in care. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a dementia diagnosis, has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents (of which one may be bedridden) and a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Currently there are three residents on hospice. Entrance interview conducted: A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story 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 were checked. There is one fire extinguisher on the premises last serviced on 4/24/2026. Snacks and beverages are available between meals for residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Cleaning agents and the toxic chemicals are kept in a locked garage. Sharps are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable room temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The facility has six (6) bedrooms for a capacity of six residents. Bedroom #1 has a private bathroom. There are three bathrooms available for residents located off the hallways of the facility. All of the bedrooms are furnished with lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. Residents participate at will in activities such as music entertainment, dance movement, range of motion exercise, socialization, puzzles, journals, reading materials, and outings with family and personal companions. Residents’ records are complete with Admission Records, Needs and Services Plan, Health Screenings, and Physician’s Reports. At approximately 2:43 pm, medication inventory revealed an unexplainable overcount of medication for Resident 1 (R1). Staff records are complete with Personnel Records, Trainings, Health Screenings, and current First Aid/CPR training. All Staff have a fingerprint clearance and have been properly associated to the facility. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection visit to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Staff 1 (S1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Valentyna Polunets arrived at approximately 12:22 pm. Administrator Viktoriia Andreichenko arrived at approximately 12:40 pm. At the time of arrival, there were 6 residents in care and 1 staff on duty. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a dementia diagnosis, has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents (of which one may be bedridden) and a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Currently there is currently 1 resident on hospice. Entrance interview conducted: A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story 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 were checked. There is one fire extinguisher on the premises last serviced on 6/2/2025. Snacks and beverages are available between meals for residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Cleaning agents and the toxic chemicals are kept in a locked garage. Sharps are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable room temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The facility has six (6) bedrooms for a capacity of six residents. Bedroom #1 has a private bathroom. There are three bathrooms available for residents located off the hallways of the facility. All of the bedrooms are furnished with lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. Residents participate at will in activities such as music entertainment, dance movement, range of motion exercise, socialization, puzzles, journals, reading materials, and outings with family and personal companions. Residents’ records are complete with Admission Records, Needs and Services Plan, Health Screenings, and Physician’s Reports. Staff records are complete with Personnel Records, Trainings, Health Screenings, and current First Aid/CPR training. All Staff have a fingerprint clearance and have been properly associated to the facility. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Continuation of the Annual Inspection visit to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (2) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Viktorria Andreichenko arrived at approximately 1:30 pm. At the time of arrival, there were 6 residents in care and 2 staff on duty. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a dementia diagnosis has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents (of which one may be bedridden) and a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Currently there are 2 residents on hospice. Medications are given as prescribed. First aid kits are complete. Staff records are complete and all staff trainings are up to date. Exit interview conducted. Technical Violations issued. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 2024

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Jul 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection visit to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Viktorria Andreichenko arrived at approximately 2:40 PM. At the time of arrival, there were 6 residents in care and 2 staff on duty. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a dementia diagnosis, has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents (of which one may be bedridden) and a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Currently there are 2 residents on hospice. Entrance interview conducted: A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story 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 were checked. There is one fire extinguisher on the premises last serviced on 3/22/2024. Snacks and beverages are available for residents in care upon request. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Cleaning agents and the toxic chemicals are kept in a locked garage. Sharps are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. At approximately 2:34 pm, LPA observed a pair of scissors in an unlocked closed cabinet. LPA provided technical assistance to S2 to be certain to keep all sharps, including scissors, in the locked cabinet. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable room temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The facility has six (6) bedrooms for a capacity of six residents. Bedroom #1 has a private bathroom. There are three bathrooms available for residents located off the hallways of the facility. All of the bedrooms are furnished with lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. Residents’ records are complete. Due to time restraints, LPA will return at a later date to complete the inspection. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 9, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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

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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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