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[name removed] the new director has turned Westmont around for the better. He has brought a new and refreshing energy to Westmont. He is proactive and understands and truly cares for the needs of his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Our & [name removed]'s experiences with Oak Cottage, we feel, were very good. We found workers there sincere about their assignments and willing to be helpful.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome home to The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara, providing individualized residential care for seniors living with age-related cognitive impairment, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Emphasis is placed on respect for our residents, and acceptance of who they are today, as they...
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From what we have been able to see of the community it is very clean, and the staff members we have encountered are very friendly. As of lately they are starting to bring back the activities, the residents...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Villa Alamar opened in 1996 and quickly became the golden standard of memory care in Santa Barbara, California. Its architectural features are uniquely suited for the care of residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: Here, residents enjoy freedom to continuously explore and...
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LOVE Wood Glen Hall! A perfect place for family/loved ones. We pre-viewed 9 other facilities in the SB area for our mother and this is the ONLY one that felt like home. The ambiance is cheerful, full of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nestled in the foothills with a spectacular view of the blue Santa Barbara Mountains, cooled by ocean breezes, ringing with the genial laughter of family and friends, and typifying the gracious, relaxed and respectful service you are right to expect, Wood Glen Hall is a home you can make your...
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Thank you for keeping my sister and I connected. I appreciate the video chats and love that you make it available for her. Even though I am out of state, I feel very connected to her, thanks to staff.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Residents of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara, (formerly)Alexander Court Memory Care, thrive in amenity rich surroundings that are combined with sophisticated programming .We take a Sensory Integration approach to memory care. This program encourages residents to participate; enhances their...
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It is a lovely facility. It is an older estate donated by the family years ago to be an assisted living home. It almost could operate as a bed and breakfast, it is that nice. A couple of things we learned...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Alexander Gardens is a spectacular historic home nestled in the Mission area of downtown Santa Barbara, amongst lush, stunning gardens. Concern for the care and needs of seniors has been a hallmark of Alexander Gardens, since the original family built 'casitas' for their elderly loved ones....
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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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My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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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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...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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...

Cost of assisted living in Ellwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ellwood is $4,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,354 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellwood, CA vs. nearby cities

Ellwood, CA
$4,829/mo
$4,898/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellwood, CA vs. the state and national average

Ellwood, CA
$4,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,829/mo
$5,135/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ellwood, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,709/mo
Studio
$5,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,853/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ellwood over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellwood, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellwood

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

5.0
So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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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Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA

4.7
Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I ...
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Ellwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellwood, 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 Ellwood 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 Ellwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellwood 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 Ellwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellwood 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 Ellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellwood, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellwood 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 Ellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellwood 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 Ellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellwood protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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