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23 Residential Care Homes near Santa Barbara County, CA

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Residential care homes in Santa Barbara County often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Santa Barbara County is $4,063 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 23 care homes in Santa Barbara County and read 18 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Barbara County, CA

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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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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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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.
Absolute Residential Care invites you to experience the very finest in assisted living. We are located in a beautiful and safe area of Goleta. Our newly renovated rooms, bathrooms, and lovely gardens provide an ideal ambiance for residents. All rooms are equipped with individual heating and...
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My husband spent 4 1/2 months there before he died in April. He had dimensia and was treated very well. I thought the staff was good and performed their tasks cheerfully and were very helpful to the...
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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.
Senior Advocates Residential Care (SARC) promotes the well-being of residents and staff alike in a safe, caring, comfortable living environment that offers opportunities for growth, purpose, and companionship, where everyone can thrive.We believe that love, encouragement, companionship provided...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
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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.
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I think they're very good. Very clean! I would eat off that living room floor! I think the care is very good. My mother is a very difficult patient. She had dementia and can be very difficult but they seem...
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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.
Casa Rhoda #4 is located in a friendly and safe neighborhood in Santa Barbara, California. With six beds this residential assisted living community has all the comforts of home. Our caring staff ensure the residents receive the quality care they deserve. Assisted living at Casa Rhoda #4, we...
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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.
The Fisher House is a gracious private home located in beautiful Santa Barbara close to downtown. Efaie McFarland owner/administrator maintains a harmonious household, nourishing her residents with outstanding home cooked meals daily and lots of Pet Assisted Therapy. The Fisher House is two...
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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.
Welcome to “Your Home”, the six bed facility with over an acre of spacious privacy and lovely ocean views. Our happy home is located by Hope Ranch, a most desirable area in Santa Barbara. Along with the breathtaking ocean views are covered patio verandas, an Amish gazebo, spa deck, large grass...
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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.
Mission Villa is a new facility with all the design features that are currently considered necessary for the safety and well-being of residents afflicted with all types of dementias including Alzheimer’s disease. Because Of the many specialized needs of the dementia/Alzheimer’s resident,...
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At Tradewinds we provide a home like atmosphere for senior living in the Lompoc, CA and Santa Barbara County, CA area.Our objectives are to provide for seniors with 24 hour supervision, maintain quality of life for those individuals who are unable to remain living alone but do not meet the...
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We recently moved my father from a hospital in Tucson where he had been treated for recurrent pneumonia and urinary tract infections. We had also been informed that he had quite a bit of confusion but had...
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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.
At Home In Santa Barbara is a 14 bed assisted living home  located in the center of Santa Barbara.  We are about a mile from the Santa Barbara Mission and the beach.One of the greatest advantages of At Home In Santa Barbara is our ability to offer specialized services to...
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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.
Mesa Care is a family operated residential care facility for the elderly specially designed to create an atmosphere witch you or your loved ones would enjoy at home. Our goal is to provide a secure, healthy, and caring environment for our residents. We are committed to the dignity of the...
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Welcome, our mission is centered around establishing a home that is warm, caring and comfortable.  We have large rooms with ample space for recreation and activities.  Our beautifully landscaped back yard is a great area for enjoying the outdoors and features our Happy Trail path as well as...

Cost of care homes in Santa Barbara County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara County is $4,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lompoc, CA with an average of $2,730 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Barbara County, CA vs. nearby counties

Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,063/mo
$3,413/mo
$3,054/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Barbara County, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,063/mo
U.S. national average
$3,772/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Barbara County vs. other types of senior living

$5,298/mo
Residential Care Home
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Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Santa Barbara County, CA by room type

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What families are saying about residential care home in Santa Barbara County

Recent reviews for residential care home in Santa Barbara County

At Home in Santa Barbara

4.8
Our A Place For Mom Rep made finding a new place for mom as simple as can be. He was so nice, we needed a quick move and A Place For Mom and At Home in Santa Barbara accommodated. We looked at four other places, two were like nursing homes or hospitals and very expensive, far above our ...
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Senior Advocates Residential Care in Goleta, CA

4.3
My husband had Alzheimers and spent about 4-5 months in their care before his death in April. I was happy with their care. He had a private room that was very pleasant. The rates were good by comparison to other facilities in S. B. and surrounds. He was treated like a person not just a patient ...
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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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Villa Blanca, LLC, The Good Shepherd, LLC and Absolute Residential Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See full list of communities.

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