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10 Best Nursing Homes in Serena, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Serena nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Serena, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Serena or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Serena.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Montalvo.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Serena, CA

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Photo of Cliff View Terrace
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My loved one has passed away last year. But she was in a great location and facility at the end. Based on the experience we had with Cliff View Terrace we would 100% recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cliff View Terrace residents become part of our family. Our goal is for our residents to feel that Cliff View Terrace is home. The luxurious yet comfortable accommodations and caring staff with decades of experience distinguish Cliff View Terrace as the premier facility in Southern California. ...
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The Villa Santa Barbara is a very nice community for several reasons. The food is better than in any of the past 5 places I have stayed. The rent is better (by far) than in any of the previous places that...
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.
Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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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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44 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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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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
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.
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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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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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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The staff are always willing to help you and front desk is always there. Daily activities but they could do more diverse activities. Staff to drive them to appointments. Food is good and the facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
GranVida is a community, a neighborhood of like-minded people who enjoy the uniqueness and beauty of coastal living. Like Carpinteria itself, GranVida embodies small town friendliness, hospitality and social inclusion. As the only senior living and memory care community in Carpinteria, GranVida...
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Mostly I liked it, but there was some of the staff there were pretty uninterested. Receptionists - were a little unfriendly. The nursing staff was super. Their physical therapy and occupational therapy team...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Photo of Villa Riviera
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.
Photo of Villa Laguna
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Serena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Serena is $5,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taft, CA with an average of $4,358 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Serena, CA vs. nearby cities

Serena, CA
$5,292/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Serena, CA vs. the state and national average

Serena, CA
$5,292/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Serena vs. other types of senior living

$5,292/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,292/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Serena, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,983/mo
Studio
$5,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,269/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,200/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Serena over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Serena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Serena

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Aegis of Ventura

4.9
The administrative staff are very friendly, helpful, and caring. The community was great! This is the best of the best, and worthwhile for your family. The food didn't look like the advertisement, but the food still was good though.

Villa Santa Barbara

5.0
I like this AL. The food is really good. The staff is very nice and competent. Administrative staff is very responsive to any problems that may arise.

Serena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Serena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Serena, 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 Serena nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Serena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Serena, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Serena nursing homes

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 Serena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Serena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Serena nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Serena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Serena, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Serena nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Serena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Serena, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Serena nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Serena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Serena, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Cliff View Terrace, Palms at Bonaventure and The Artesian of Ojai are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Serena, California. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Serena, California. See the full list.

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