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Independent Living in Santa Barbara, CA

Communities with an address in Santa Barbara, CA. Prices shown below remain visible without a phone number.

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Sonida Senior Living

Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

4.8 (113 reviews)17 photos4 floor plans89 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Published starting price

From $3,360/month

Checked August 2, 2026

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Cliff View Terrace

1020 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

4.6 (31 reviews)10 photos3 floor plans25 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Public price not found

Checked August 2, 2026

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Wood Glen Senior Living

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

11 photos4 floor plans58 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Published starting price

From $4,675/month

Checked August 2, 2026

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Alexander Gardens

2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

10 photos76 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

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Public price not found

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Heritage House

5200 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93111

8 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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The Samarkand

2550 Treasure Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

9 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Public price not found

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Valle Verde

900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

89 amenities
Independent Living

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Public price not found

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Villa Riviera

1621 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

8 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

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Public price not found

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Vista Del Monte

3775 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

8 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Public price not found

Checked August 2, 2026

Local cost guide

Starting-price patterns in Santa Barbara

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How senior living options compare

Assisted living$4,675median of 3 communities
Memory care$8,998median of 2 communities
Independent living$4,018median of 2 communities

Starting prices by floor-plan type

Studio$4,018median across 2 communities
1 bedroom$6,888median across 2 communities

Payment planning

How to pay for independent living in Santa Barbara, CA

Families often combine private income or assets with benefits for which a resident qualifies. Coverage depends on the person, care setting, and facility contract—never assume that a program pays room and board.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find affordable housing resources for older adults

HUD explains public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable rentals, and counseling resources that may be relevant to independent living.

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HUD Resource Locator

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Use the federal resource locator to find public housing agencies and affordable elderly or special-needs housing.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Check VA Aid and Attendance eligibility

Qualified veterans and survivors who already receive a VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly payment when they need help with daily activities.

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Benefit rules and facility participation can change. These links are planning resources, not an eligibility decision or financial advice.