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Casa Salisbury

Small home·Licensed for 6·Goleta, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #425850018
  • Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 10, 2026CDSS inspection record

Casa Salisbury is a small care home in Goleta — 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 2019. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 Casa Salisbury

Is Casa Salisbury licensed?

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

How many residents is Casa Salisbury licensed for?

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

Has Casa Salisbury been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Casa Salisbury still open?

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

What does Casa Salisbury cost?

$5,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,550–$6,800. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 across Santa Barbara County 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 Casa Salisbury 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 Casa San Miguel, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Casa San Miguel, LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 4.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Casa Salisbury keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Casa Salisbury license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CASA SALISBURY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425850018. 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 Casa San Miguel, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 10, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 6 residents

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;APPROVED FOR 6NON-AMBULATORY,OF WHICH 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 6 RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,550a month to start

Likely $4,550–$6,800

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,550a month

Likely $4,550–$6,950

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
  • Starting monthly rate$5,550likely $4,550–$6,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 $4,550–$6,950
$5,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,000
$7,550
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 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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.

9 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,450–$5,800.

  • 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 264 Salisbury Ave, Goleta, CA 93117Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 10, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
June 10, 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 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport 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. At the time of arrival, there were two (2) staff on duty and six (6) residents in care. Administrator Anton Zamyatin arrived soon after LPA's arrival and participated in the inspection. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility has a dementia waiver for six residents; a waiver for six hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six bedridden residents. Currently, there are two residents on hospice; two residents on oxygen, and no residents who are bedridden residing in the facility. 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. The facility was seen to be in good repair inside and outside. Three fire extinguishers were inspected on 2/2/2026. The carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarms are hard-wired and in good working order. Additionally, the facility has one fire pull alarm. The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishables and seven days of non-perishables. Snacks and beverages are readily available. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Please continue to 809-C. Medications, First Aid kits, and additional first aid supplies are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet. First aid kits were observed to be complete. Residents participate independently in music entertainment, games, physical movement, gardening, and outings to parks, restaurants, religious activities, and other local attractions. The front yard consists of a walkway, sitting area, and a lawn and garden area. The backyard consists of a large, stamped concrete “flagstone” style surface with sitting areas with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. A retaining wall surrounds the backyard that encloses plants and trees. The backyard is conducive to exercise activities and visitations with family and friends. There are no bodies of water. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. A locked garage is located on the north side of the home used for storing personnel records, residents’ records, medical supplies, washing machine, dryer, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. The garage is inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen, living room, and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. There are six private bedrooms. Bedrooms #1-5 have private bathrooms. Bedroom 6 has a shared bathroom off the hallway. The bathrooms have secure grab bars and no skid flooring. Each bedroom has a bed, nightstand, lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting as well as access into the backyard area. Administrator certificates are valid. Exit interview conducted. Technical violations issued. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 10, 2026

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport 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. At the time of arrival, there were two (2) staff on duty and six (6) residents in care. Administrator Katerina Zamyatina-Marcellin and Co-Administrator Anton Zamyatin participated in the inspection. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility has a dementia waiver for six residents; a waiver for six hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six bedridden residents. Currently, there is one resident on hospice and there are two residents who are bedridden residing in the facility. 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. The facility was seen to be in good repair inside and outside. Three fire extinguishers were inspected on 2/17/2025. The carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarms are hard wired and in good working order. Additionally, the facility has one fire pull alarm. The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishables and seven days of non-perishables. Snacks and beverages are readily available. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Please continue to 809-C. Medications, First Aid kits, and additional first aid supplies are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet. First aid kits were observed to be complete. Residents participate independently in music entertainment, games, an interactive cat, physical movement, gardening, baking, and outings to parks, restaurants, religious activities, and other local attractions. The front yard consists of a walkway, sitting area, and a lawn and garden area. The backyard consists of a large, stamped concrete “flagstone” style surface with sitting areas with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. A retaining wall surrounds the backyard that encloses plants and trees. The backyard is conducive to exercise activities and visitations with family and friends. There are no bodies of water. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. A locked garage is located on the north side of the home used for storing personnel records, residents’ records, medical supplies, washing machine, dryer, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. The garage is inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen, living room, and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. There are six private bedrooms. Bedrooms #1-5 have private bathrooms. Bedroom 6 has a shared bathroom off the hallway. The bathrooms have secure grab bars and no skid flooring. Each bedroom has a bed, nightstand, lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting as well as access into the backyard area. Administrator certificates are valid. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. A copy of this report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 11, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport 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. At the time of arrival, there were two (2) staff on duty and five (5) residents in care. Administrator Katerina Zamyatina-Marcellin and Co-Administrator Anton Zamyatin participated in the inspection. Entrance interview conducted: The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility has a dementia waiver for six residents; a waiver for six hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six bedridden residents. Currently, there are two residents on hospice and there are two residents who are bedridden residing in the facility. 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. The facility was seen to be in good repair inside and outside. Three fire extinguishers were inspected on 2/12/2024. The carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarms are hard wired and in good working order. Additionally, the facility has fire pull alarm. The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishables and seven days of non-perishables. Snacks and beverages are readily available. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. Medications, First Aid kit, and additional first aid supplies are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Residents participate independently in music entertainment, games, an interactive cat, physical movement, gardening, baking, and outings to parks, restaurants, religious activities, and other local attractions. Please continue to 809-C. The front yard consists of a walkway, sitting area, and a lawn and garden area. The backyard consists of a large, stamped concrete “flagstone” style surface with sitting areas with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. A retaining wall surrounds the backyard that encloses plants and trees. The backyard is conducive to exercise activities and visitations with family and friends. There are no bodies of water. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. A locked garage is located on the north side of the home used for storing personnel records, residents’ records, medical supplies, washing machine, dryer, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. The garage is inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen, living room, and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. There are six private bedrooms. Bedrooms #1-5 have private bathrooms. Bedroom 6 has a shared bathroom off the hallway. The bathrooms have secure grab bars and no skid flooring. Each bedroom has a bed, nightstand, lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting as well as access into the backyard area. Administrator certificate is valid. Exit interview conducted. Technical violation issued. A copy of this report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2024

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.

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. Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
  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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