Above All Care, Llc
Santa Barbara, CA
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$6,600/mo
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Board and care homes in Santa Barbara, CA
19 licensed residential care homes with 6 or fewer residents in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, with estimated all-in monthly costs. Compare them side by side and book tours yourself. Chapter never sells your information.
19board and care homes
$6,926average all-in / mo
$6,950median all-in / mo
—ALW not offered in county
Board and care homes in Santa Barbara average about $6,926/mo, compared with about $6,964/mo for larger assisted living communities in the city.
Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages until each home verifies its own rate. Confirm pricing and current openings directly with the home.
The basics
What is a board and care home?
A board and care home is a small assisted living home, usually an ordinary house on a residential street. In California it's licensed by the Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), the same license as large assisted living communities, but with 6 or fewer residents.
Caregivers provide meals, housekeeping, supervision, and help with bathing, dressing, and medications. With so few residents, care tends to be more personal and staff get to know each resident well. Large communities usually offer more activities and amenities. Some small homes also hold hospice or dementia care waivers. Ask each home what care it can provide.
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Abundant Care
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$7,450/mo
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Abundant Care Ii
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$7,200/mo
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Abundant Care Iii
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$7,200/mo
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Abundant Care Iv
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
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Casa Cambria Way
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$6,500/mo
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Casa Naomi
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$7,450/mo
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Casa San Miguel
Santa Barbara, CA
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Est. all-in from
$7,300/mo
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All 19 board and care homes in Santa Barbara, with monthly cost
- Above All Care, Llc6 beds · $6,600/mo est.
- Abundant Care6 beds · $7,450/mo est.
- Abundant Care Ii6 beds · $7,200/mo est.
- Abundant Care Iii6 beds · $7,200/mo est.
- Abundant Care Iv6 beds · $6,600/mo est.
- Casa Cambria Way6 beds · $6,500/mo est.
- Casa Naomi6 beds · $7,450/mo est.
- Casa San Miguel6 beds · $7,300/mo est.
- Casa Santecito6 beds · $6,950/mo est.
- Casa St. James6 beds · $6,700/mo est.
- Comforts Of Home Senior Care, Inc.6 beds · $7,100/mo est.
- Country Garden's Home Care For The Elderly6 beds · $7,100/mo est.
- Divine Care For The Elderly6 beds · $6,500/mo est.
- Edelweiss Home6 beds · $6,600/mo est.
- Homecare Casa Linda, Inc.6 beds · $6,950/mo est.
- Lotus Villa6 beds · $6,700/mo est.
- Mesa Care6 beds · $7,300/mo est.
- Tree Of Life Retirement Homes, Inc.6 beds · $6,700/mo est.
- Your Home, Rcfe6 beds · $6,700/mo est.
Touring
Questions to ask when you visit a board and care home
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and overnight, and are they awake at night?
- What does the monthly rate include, and what would raise it if care needs grow?
- Can the home care for dementia, a hospice patient, or someone who needs help transferring?
- Who manages medications, and how are doctor visits and emergencies handled?
- Is the license current, and have there been recent citations? You can check in the state's Community Care Licensing facility search.
Good to know
Board and care homes in Santa Barbara — FAQ
How much does a board and care home cost in Santa Barbara?
Across 19 board and care homes in Santa Barbara, the average all-in cost is about $6,926 per month (median $6,950). All-in means room, meals, and a typical level of personal care. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each home verifies its own rate, so confirm with the home.
What is a board and care home?
A board and care home is a small assisted living home, usually a regular house in a residential neighborhood, licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). These homes have 6 or fewer residents and provide meals, supervision, and help with bathing, dressing, and medications.
Is a board and care home cheaper than assisted living?
In Santa Barbara, board and care homes average about $6,926/mo on Chapter versus about $6,964/mo for larger communities. Small homes often have fewer amenities but more one-on-one attention and a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio.
Do board and care homes in Santa Barbara accept Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Santa Barbara County, so families usually pay privately or with SSI/SSP, VA benefits, or long-term care insurance.
How do I check a board and care home's license and inspection history?
Look the home up by name or license number in the California Community Care Licensing Division's public facility search, which shows the license status, capacity, and any inspection reports or citations. Chapter shows each home's state license number on its listing.
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