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Assisted living costs in Solvang average about $4,866 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Solvang. Our detailed directory has 65 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Westmont of Santa Barbara
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Overall cleanliness is excellent. However, charges for housekeeping I don't really understand as the housekeeping is so inconsistent on an individual level. Also, the quality of it varies particularly on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mariposa at Ellwood Shores Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County is a warm, inviting senior living community designed for your comfort and care.Here, you’ll find Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care options, with amenities and activities designed to promote optimum well-being...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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Having experienced a number of RCFEs for loved ones in California, Villa Blanca “VB” is exceptional. I was impressed by their business operations, legal compliance and administration. VB’s staff offers...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Blanca is a family owned and operated Residential Care Facility located in a prime Goleta location. We are committed to providing outstanding care to the seniors, while encouraging the highest level of independence. We believe in promoting feeling of self worth and purpose of life.Villa...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
My wife is a Certified Nurse Assistant and after many years of helping patients in a rehabilitation hospital and then individual clients in their homes, she wanted to open a facility that would focus more on the needs of residents than the business of the facility itself. We renovated our home to...
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They were a little understaffed. The nurses were outsanding and were so helpful and so nice they were absolutely fantastic, Andrea, and Mundo, they tried so hard they were just wonderful! Some of the best...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Solvang, CA

The average cost of senior living in Solvang is $4,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,342 per month.

Assisted living costs in Solvang, CA, vs. nearby cities

Solvang, CA
$4,866/mo
$4,265/mo
$5,228/mo

Assisted living costs in Solvang, CA, vs. state and national averages

Solvang, CA
$4,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Solvang, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,866/mo
$5,058/mo

Assisted living costs in Solvang, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,230/mo
Studio
$5,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,600/mo

Senior living costs in Solvang vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Solvang, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSolvang, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,866/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,058/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,535/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Solvang, CA:$4,866/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Solvang, CA:$5,058/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Solvang, CA:$4,535/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Solvang, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Solvang and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Solvang, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Solvang have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Solvang, CA$6,784/mo$3,323/mo+104.2%
California$5,021/mo$4,791/mo+4.8%
National$4,708/mo$4,598/mo+2.4%
Solvang, CA
2024 average cost:$6,784/mo
2023 average cost:$3,323/mo
Percent change:+104.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,021/mo
2023 average cost:$4,791/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Solvang, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Solvang.

What families are saying about assisted living in Solvang

Recent reviews for assisted living in Solvang

Fountain Square of Lompoc

4.3
Overall, the staff are very caring. They care for the residents very well and seem to be very loving people. The way the keep the community running is very nice, and it's very secure. My mom complains about how often they serve green beans, but she also doesn't tell them she wants something ...
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Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA

4.1
Note a lot of these are not at the top as Westmont of SB is still going thru newbie pains, but the staff are doing best they can to update and correct things as quickly as they can and are open to listening to residents, but I believe sometimes their hands are tied by corporate level ...
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Villa Blanca, LLC in Goleta, CA

5.0
Best decision ever moving my parents to Villa Blanca, they are the best. [name removed] and [name removed] are absolutely wonderful. They are very attentive, loving, and compassionate. They even came to my dad's celebration of life to pay their respects. The house is very clean with a ...
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Solvang assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Solvang assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Solvang, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Solvang assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Solvang that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Solvang, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Solvang assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Solvang Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Solvang, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Solvang assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Solvang partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Solvang, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Solvang assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Solvang communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Solvang, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Solvang assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Solvang offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Solvang, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Solvang

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Solvang protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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