Covenant Living At The Samarkand
About Covenant Living At The Samarkand
Covenant Living At The Samarkand is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, offering independent living, assisted living. Licensed for 379 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: July 22, 2026 · 3 citations in about five years
Published pricing
Covenant Living At The Samarkand doesn't publish its prices online. Its website mentions entrance fee options but lists no amounts. (Checked covlivingsamarkand.org on October 27, 2026.) Use the estimate below as a starting point and ask for monthly rent by apartment size, care fees, and any one-time community or entrance fee.
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Santa Barbara County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
State inspection record
For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in California have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Covenant Living At The Samarkand's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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Covenant Living At The Samarkand cost & FAQ
How much does Covenant Living At The Samarkand cost?
Covenant Living At The Samarkand doesn't publish its prices online (checked October 27, 2026). Covenant Living At The Samarkand's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,500: base rent of about $5,400 plus a typical independent living add-on of about $1,100. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Santa Barbara-area prices for this care level; Covenant Living At The Samarkand hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Covenant Living At The Samarkand include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Covenant Living At The Samarkand for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Covenant Living At The Samarkand provide?
Covenant Living At The Samarkand is listed for independent living, assisted living. It holds California state license #421702848 and is licensed for up to 379 residents.
Does Covenant Living At The Samarkand accept Medi-Cal?
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't available in Santa Barbara County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living, so most residents here pay privately, sometimes with long-term care insurance or VA benefits.
Has Covenant Living At The Samarkand had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Covenant Living At The Samarkand 9 times, most recently on July 22, 2026. It received 3 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 0 Type B citations. The state investigated 1 complaint: 0 allegations were substantiated, 2 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Covenant Living At The Samarkand?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Covenant Living At The Samarkand only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (805) 687-0701.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Santa Barbara · 2026 California cost report