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Nursing homes and assisted living in Santa Barbara, California

Our directory lists 40 places to live with care in Santa Barbara, California: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 13 assisted living communities, and 20 residential care homes. 6 of the 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 5 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Santa Barbara County.

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See only the 6 that accept Medicaid in Santa Barbara

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

More care options in Santa Barbara

Adult day centers6Home care agencies9Home health agencies3Hospice providers2

Nearby cities

Goleta8 places · 6.2 miles awayCarpinteria1 place · 14 miles awaySolvang4 places · 25 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Santa Barbara?
Our directory lists 40 places in Santa Barbara, California: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 33 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Santa Barbara?
6 of the 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Santa Barbara?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in California is $400 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,167 a month), and assisted living is $7,000 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in California.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Santa Barbara?
No place in Santa Barbara has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to California: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in California.

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