Santa Barbara, CA - Assisted Living

See our Santa Barbara assisted living or specialized care listings below:

• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer's Care
• Independent Living
• Senior Apts/Homes

Santa Barbara, which is found in a principally suburban part of Santa Barbara County, has roughly 40 residential care facilities which offers residents a range of care options to select from. Moving around the city should not be too hard with the many transportation choices. According to government funded surveys there are many top nursing facilities, as well as hospitals in the surrounding areas.

Senior Living Amenities & Services

Some of the amenities provided in Santa Barbara care facilities that may help you feel relaxed include:

• Pets allowed
• Personal care services
• On-call Doctors

As well as having a full list of standard amenities, Santa Barbara also has a varied network of care facilities that caters to seniors' unique needs. Some elder care facilities offer transportation (free and at-cost), giving your loved one the option to see the city. These amenities can be simple things like offering vegetarian meals (screened by nutritionist), letting pet visits, as well as organizing activities within common areas. Many long-term care facilities also have a number of specialists and doctors on-call in the event more advanced care is required, Psychiatrists, Podiatrists, and Dentists to name a few.

When reaching out to the senior care facilities listed on this page it can be useful - though not mandatory - to have your information available. Consider preparing a brief medical history summary. Be sure to include any relevant insurance, doctor and medical center names and phone numbers as the new facility coordinator might have certain questions and information requests. This kind of info can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might require, which helps with choosing a facility.

Assisted Living Costs

The cost of care facilities can change depending on the kind of services required, but on average it costs residents around $4,900 per month. The cost for senior care facilities in the state of California is around is $4,230 per month based on recently available estimates. Additionally, there may be a number of state and/or federal aid programs to help lower the cost of care for retired individuals. To get a better idea of averages, look through the detailed cost table list below which provides comparisons to other nearby cities.

Senior Living Pricing for Nearby Areas

Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.