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Atterdag Village of Solvang
Large community·Licensed for 188·Solvang, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,650
- Home sizeLicensed for 188Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 22, 2026CDSS inspection record
Atterdag Village of Solvang is a large care community in Solvang — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 188 residents since 1993. Bedridden 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 Atterdag Village of Solvang
Is Atterdag Village of Solvang licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Atterdag Village of Solvang licensed for?
188 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Atterdag Village of Solvang been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Atterdag Village of Solvang still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Atterdag Village of Solvang cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,650. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 39 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,795 a month, and the middle figure is $5,398 (n = 10 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date 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 Atterdag Village of Solvang 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 Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Atterdag Village of Solvang keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 8 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Atterdag Village of Solvang license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ATTERDAG VILLAGE OF SOLVANG”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #421700369. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 188 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 1993, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1993, 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 1993, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 22, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 148 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 8 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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
148 NON-AMBULATORY, 40 AMBULATORY, APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS & SECURED PERIMETER. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 8.
938 - CONTINUE CARE CONTRACT (CCC)
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 8 — 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
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 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?”
Care & day-to-day support
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.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,050–$6,650
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,200a month
Likely $4,050–$6,800
With a studio 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
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,050–$6,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 39 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $4,050–$6,800
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,750
- $7,200
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.
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 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 39 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
11 homes like this within 39 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$7,050.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Westmont of Santa BarbaraGoleta · 18 mi · Large community$4,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Fountain Square of LompocLompoc · 19 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- MaravillaSanta Barbara · 22 mi · Large community$6,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Heritage House-An Assisted Living CommunitySanta Barbara · 22 mi · Large community$6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Wood Glen HallSanta Barbara · 26 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory CareSanta Barbara · 27 mi · Large community$7,350Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cliff View TerraceSanta Barbara · 28 mi · Large community$8,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Santa Maria TerraceSanta Maria · 29 mi · Large community$3,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Merrill Gardens at Santa MariaSanta Maria · 29 mi · Large community$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Oaks at NipomoNipomo · 36 mi · Large community$3,670Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Granvida Senior Living and Memory CareCarpinteria · 39 mi · Large community$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 636 N Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 1993. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 22, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- April 22, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints0typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 1993.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:00am, on 04/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LAP) Mark Jeffries arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Chris Parker and Director of Operations Gary Hall,LPA announced who he was and reason for the visit. This facility is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has a campus consisting of 26 buildings. Buildings 1-14 are designated for Independent Living. Building 15 is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Building 16 is a skilled nursing facility. Building 17 is the Maintenance Shop. Building 18 is the Administration Building. Building 19 is the generator area. Building 20 is designated for Assisted Living on the second floor, and the first floor is the pool and other amenities. Buildings 21-25 are Independent Living. Building 26 is a utilities building. Building 15 is Memory Care, delayed regress, is functioning properly. Facility uses program Point Click Care for Medication Administration Records. Facility has activities calendars for Memory Care and Assisted Living. In building 15. LPA observed required postings. LPA noted that all resident rooms, and facility bathrooms meet regulations requirements. LPA noted that the facility in its expanse is clean and free of debit. LPA noted that there were fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility that were all primed and in the green, indicating functioning. LPA observed alarm (Smoke/Carbon Monoxide) inspection report from Rincon Inspection Group, dated 03/25/2026 showing all smoke detectors (377) passing at 100% in the fire code inspection. Additionally, Santa Barbara County Fire inspection report dated 02/24/2026 showing, "Yes" on passing inspection. Administrator and LPA reviewed infection control plan, emergency disaster plan, liability insurance, resident and staff files. LPA conducted a sample audit of staff training. LPA reviewed all staff fingerprint clearance record. LPA noted that all records were complete per regulation requirements. LPA conducted a sample review of centrally stored medication records (CSMR). LPA noted at this time there were no violations or citations issued as a result of this annual facility inspection.Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
Apr 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:15am, on 04/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LAP) Mark Jeffries arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Chris Parker and announced who he was and reason for the visit. This facility is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has a campus consisting of 26 buildings. Buildings 1-14 are designated for Independent Living. Building 15 is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Building 16 is a skilled nursing facility. Building 17 is the Maintenance Shop. Building 18 is the Administration Building. Building 19 is the generator area. Building 20 is designated for Assisted Living on the second floor, and the first floor is the pool and other amenities. Buildings 21-25 are Independent Living. Building 26 is a utilities building. Building 15 is Memory Care, delayed regress, is functioning properly. Facility uses program Point Click Care for Medication Administration Records. Facility has activities calendars for Memory Care and Assisted Living. In building 15. LPA observed required postings. LPA noted that all resident rooms, and facility bathrooms meet regulations requirements. LPA noted that the facility in its expanse is clean and free of debit. LPA noted that there were fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility that were all primed and in the green, indicating functioning. LPA observed alarm (Smoke/Carbon Monoxide) inspection report (102097205) from Rincon Inspection Group, dated 04/18/2025 showing all buildings passing fire code inspection. Administrator and LPA reviewed infection control plan, emergency disaster plan, liability insurance, resident and staff files. LPA conducted a sample audit of staff training. LPA reviewed all staff fingerprint clearance record. LPA noted that all records were complete per regulation requirements. LPA conducted a sample review of centrally stored medication records (CSMR). LPA noted at this time there were no violations or citations issued as a result of this annual facility inspection. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 9:45 a.m. on 4/15/24 to conduct a one-year annual visit to the facility above and at 2:45 p.m. on 8/9/2024. LPA met with Julie Driscoll, Social Services Director and Lori Kelley, Director of Personal Care and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has a capacity of 188 residents. Facility currently occupies 160 residents and employs 88 full time staff and one Administrator. The facility had a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that were tested are and working properly. The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 4/19/24. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expire on 3/1/2025. The facility is approved for a capacity of 188. The fire clearance is granted for 148 non-ambulatory and 40 ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for delayed egress and secured perimeter. Hospice is approved for eight. Continued 809-C Staffing: The facility currently employes 88 full time and one Administrator. Ten staff files were reviewed. Current Administrator Certificate expires August 25, 2024. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed ten resident files for signed Admission Agreements. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not currently have residents receiving Home Health services. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted, copy of report provided to administrator. Staffing: The facility currently employes 88 full time staff and one Administrator. Ten staff files were reviewed. Current Administrator Certificate expires August 25, 2024. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed ten resident files for signed Admission Agreements. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not currently have residents receiving Home Health services. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted, copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 9, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 9:45 a.m. to conduct a one-year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Julie Driscoll, Social Services Director and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA will need additional time to complete the annual visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesStudio
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesBeautician
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Pet types allowedCats · Dogs
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pet weight limit
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Public transit access claimed
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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