Independent Living in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara has 5 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. Each also holds a state license for assisted living or other care. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 5 in Santa Barbara
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Dorinda (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care)state licensed300 Hot Springs Rd. | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 360 residents |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkandstate licensed2550 Treasure Drive | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 379 residents |
| Maravillastate licensed5486 Calle Real | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 131 residents |
| Valle Verdestate licensed900 Calle de Los Amigos | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 547 residents |
| Vista Del Montestate licensed3775 Modoc Road | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 266 residents |
There are also 6 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Santa Barbara, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the Santa Barbara County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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