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Country Garden's Home Care for the ElderlyLicense #425801354 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareCountry Garden's Home Care for the ElderlyLicense #425801354 · 778 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA · (805) 692-5083Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Map · 778 Ribera Drive

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Estimated starting rate$4,950/mo

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

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Santa Barbara

Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly

778 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · Licensed since 2006

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Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,950 a month

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

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 5 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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

Read the state’s own wording
AGE 60 AND ABOVE 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,950a month to start

Likely $4,050–$6,050

From 10 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$4,950likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

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

  • Starting monthly rate$4,950likely $4,050–$6,050

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $4,050–$6,250
$4,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,450
$7,450
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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,995 to $6,000

$2,995$6,050

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

10 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$5,800.

  • Lotus VillaSanta Barbara · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Tree of Life Retirement HomesSanta Barbara · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Cambria WaySanta Barbara · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa St. JamesSanta Barbara · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AlamarSanta Barbara · 4.3 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on its own website · private small room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Mission VillaSanta Barbara · 4.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,900Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alexander GardensSanta Barbara · 5.0 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Santa Barbara Memory CareSanta Barbara · 5.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa San MiguelSanta Barbara · 6.1 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa SantecitoSanta Barbara · 8.4 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 9 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

778 Ribera Drive, 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 list1.3 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 #425801354 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, there were six (6) residents in care, 2 staff on duty with the two Co-Administrators also on duty. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Cecilia Demonteverde and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is home to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents with a dementia diagnosis. There is currently one 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. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms. Two of the resident rooms are shared and two are private. Bedrooms 1 and 4 have private bathrooms. There is a bathroom off the hallway near bedrooms 2 and 3. All residents have accessibility to the hallway bathroom. There are two staff bedrooms that are inaccessible to residents in care. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Fire inspection was current. Fire extinguisher had proof of purchase receipt posted on the fire extinguisher. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. There is a sufficient amount of non-perishables for seven (7) days and perishables for two (2) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the back area of the facility. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked closet off the kitchen and are inaccessible to residents in care. The facility has eight dual smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors and a pull fire alarm that alerts the local fire department. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. Water temperatures in three bathrooms were measured at 133.1 degrees Fahrenheit (F) at 12:19 pm, 132.4 degrees F at 12:21 pm, 109.8 degrees F at 2:00 pm, and 116.9 at 2:35 pm. Co-Administrator adjusted the water heater thermostat and confirmed the water temperatures are now within range. Technical violation issued. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, and sitting on the patio. Upon arrival, LPA observed family members of two different residents at the facility. Administrator Demonteverde stated family members visit daily and participate with residents in various activities including special celebrations. The backyard consists of paved walkways, potted plants, and sitting areas with tables and chairs. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Residents records were reviewed. Admission Agreements, Health Screenings, Needs and Services Plans, Appraisals, Pre-Appraisals, Consent Forms, Physician's Reports have been signed and all records are current. All persons associated with the facility have criminal record clearance. Administrator certificate is valid. Staff files reviewed had criminal record statements, health screenings, current first aid certificates, and all required training. Exit interview conducted. Technical violation issued. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, there were six (6) residents in care, 2 staff on duty with the Administrator also on duty.. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Cecilia Demonteverde and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is home to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents with a dementia diagnosis. There are currently five 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. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms. Two of the resident rooms are shared and two are private. Bedrooms 1 and 4 have private bathrooms. There is a bathroom off the hallway near bedrooms 2 and 3. All residents have accessibility to the hallway bathroom. There are two staff bedrooms that are inaccessible to residents in care. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Fire inspection was current as of 2/11/2025. There is a sufficient amount of non-perishables for seven (7) days and perishables for two (2) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The facility has eight dual smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors and a pull fire alarm that alerts the local fire department. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, and sitting on the patio. Upon arrival, LPA observed family members of three different residents at the facility. Administrator Demonteverde stated family members visit daily and participate with residents in various activities including special celebrations. The backyard consists of paved walkways, potted plants, and sitting areas with tables and chairs. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. Upon arrival, there were five (5) residents in care, 1 staff on duty with the Administrator also on duty.. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Cecilia Demonteverde and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is home to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents with a dementia diagnosis. There are currently 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, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms. Two of the resident rooms are shared and two are private. Bedrooms 1 and 4 have private bathrooms. There is a bathroom off the hallway near bedrooms 2 and 3. All residents have accessibility to the hallway bathroom. There are two staff bedrooms that are inaccessible to residents in care. Walls, floors, and doorways are clean with no safety hazards. The kitchen area consists of a countertop area, a refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. Sharps and centrally stored medications are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Fire inspection was current as of 7/5/2023. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for seven (7) days and non-perishables for two (2) days. Emergency food is stored in a second refrigerator and pantry located in the garage. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the garage. Chemicals and toxic substances are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. The facility has eight dual smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors and a pull fire alarm that alerts the local fire department. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. Residents may participate at will in activities such as personal care appointments, medical appointments, games, exercising, neighborhood walks, and sitting on the patio. The backyard consists of paved walkways,potted plants, and sitting areas with tables and chairs. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Exit interview conducted. Technical advisories were noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2024

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 10:00am on 02/27/203, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the annual, infection control inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Cecila Demonteverde, announced who he was and the reason for the visit. Licensee and LPA reviewed facility staff roster to confirm current staff clearance to work at the facility. Licensee and LPA conducted a cursory tour of the facility. This is a six bedroom, four and a half bathroom home with covered back porch, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Two of the bedrooms are single occupancy resident bedrooms and two bedroom is a double occupancy resident bedroom, one bedroom is designated as a staff bedroom. There are 4.5 bathrooms and three bathrooms are designated for residents and one bathroom is designated for staff as an on suite bathroom. The half bathroom is considered a all facility bathroom. LPA observed all bedrooms to be in compliance with regulation standards. LPA noted that there is a large back yard and side yard with a larger pergola and orange tree for shade. LPA observed at least two days of perishable and at least seven days of non-perishable foods on hand at the facility. LPA observed liquid soap and paper towels in each bathroom. LPA observed at least a 30 day supply of PPE located in the dining-room closet. LPA observed fire detector carbon monoxide combination units in all the rooms throughout the facility to be working. This facility has an internal sprinkler system that was serviced by Payless Water Heater and AC on 12/27/2022 . LPA noted that the facility was clean and in good repair and all exits were free and clear of obstructions. LPA noted that no violations, technical, or citations were issued as a result of the cursory walk through tour of the facility at this time . LPA and Licensee conducted the infection control module of the annual inspection. LPA noted that there were no violations, technical, or citations issued as a result of the annual infection control module. LPA noted that this annual had no violations, technical, or citations issued at this time. Exit interview, report singed, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Apr 27, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced on-site one-year Infection Control Inspection visit to the above-named facility. LPA began the inspection at 10:20 AM. A Mitigation Plan has been submitted to CCLD. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Cecilia Demonteverde and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is home to non-ambulatory residents with a dementia diagnosis. There are currently four residents on hospice. Entrance interview conducted: At the time of the arrival, there were 4 staff on duty and 6 residents in care. LPA met with Licensee Cecilia Demonteverde throughout the inspection. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. First aid kit was observed to be complete. 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. LPA observed a fire extinguisher mounted to the left of the front door entering the facility was serviced on 4/30/2020. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in an unopened box on the floor below the mounted fire extinguisher. During the visit, Administrator Nestor Demonteverde took the expired fire extinguisher and the extinguisher in the unopened box to Nargan Fire & Safety Co, Inc, for fire safety inspection. Per Administrator, the expired fire extinguisher was 6 years old and too old for inspection clearance; the fire extinguisher in the unopened box is a disposable one-time use extinguisher and could not be serviced. Administrator Nestor Demonteverde purchased a new 5 lb extinguisher. LPA observed Administrator obtain a package of two carbon monoxide detectors from the kitchen pantry closet. Administrator stated the carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway was damaged and was knocked off the wall from the residents' wheelchairs. During the inspection at 11:20 am, LPA observed Staff 1 (S1) installed one detector in the kitchen area and one detector Please continue to 809-C. in the residents’ hallway. There are ten hard-wired smoke alarms throughout the facility. The smoke alarms will alert the local fire department when activated. The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishables. Snacks and beverages are available for Residents in the facility throughout the day and evening. LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean. The kitchen trash is kept in a receptacle with a foot pedal. Cleaning agents and sharps are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Medications are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet. The backyard has a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a shed. At approximately 11:09 am, LPA observed a bucket containing 5 bottles of toxic chemical agents including but not limited to Turtle Wax Seal & Shine, window cleaner, leather cleaner, and carpet cleaner. The container was located next to an unlocked storage shed. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. The living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair. The facility has four (4) bedrooms for a capacity of six residents. Bedrooms #1 and #2 are shared bedrooms with a private bath. Bedrooms #3 and #4 are private bedrooms for one (1) resident each. Residents in Bedrooms 3 and 4 share Bathroom #2. All of the bedrooms are furnished with lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. The bathrooms have secure grab bars. There are two private bedrooms for Licensees, Licensees’ family, and staff located behind the kitchen and laundry area. The private staff bedroom area is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. A criminal background fingerprint clearance has been completed for all staff members. Exit interview conducted. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Today’s report and Appeals Rights were reviewed and emailed to Administrator Cecilia Demonteverde.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 27, 2022

License holder

Cecilia/Nestor Demonteverde, licensed since 2006.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2006, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2006, 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

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 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 Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly

Is Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly licensed?

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

How many residents is Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly licensed for?

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

Has Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly still open?

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

What does Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly cost?

$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,050. 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 10 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 Country Garden's Home 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 Cecilia/Nestor Demonteverde, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Country Garden's Home Care for the Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “COUNTRY GARDEN'S HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425801354. 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 Cecilia/Nestor Demonteverde, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 22, 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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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

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

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,250 a month to start

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

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $6,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Abundant Care IV

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,250 a month to start

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

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Edelweiss Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,350 a month to start

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

    On the state record

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

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