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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Capitan, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Capitan area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Capitan. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Capitan, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...
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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
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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.
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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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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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
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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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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
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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: Independent Living
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Capitan, CA
The average cost of senior living in Capitan is $4,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Capitan, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Capitan
Recent reviews for independent living in Capitan
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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Cliff View Terrace in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
The care home is an immaculate, beautiful facility and the staff is very professional and many of them have been there since the 80s. Our family is so happy with the great care there. Also, as I understand it, it's the only care home in Santa Barbara that has a physician on staff and he's board ...
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Villa Santa Barbara
4.3
My mom has resided at Villa Santa Barbara (VSB) for a little over a year. Overall, the experience has been good. The staff is a caring group of folks. Like many businesses post pandemic, there is some turnover in personnel, but new hires catch on quickly and they, along with the management team, ...
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Capitan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Capitan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Capitan, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Capitan independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Capitan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Capitan, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Capitan independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Capitan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Capitan, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Capitan independent 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 independent living communities in Capitan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Capitan, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.1%
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Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated independent living facilities near Capitan, California. See full list of communities.
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