All 7 licensed skilled nursing communities in Santa Barbara — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor who knows the Santa Maria area can help you compare and tour, free.
Santa Barbara, CA · 80 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 63 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 138 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 68 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 52 beds
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara, CA · 150 beds
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara, CA · 156 beds
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara is part of the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area (14 evaluated communities).
Skilled Nursing in Santa Barbara typically costs $10,920–$16,400 per month, with a median of about $13,200 — estimates for the surrounding Santa Maria, CA area, built from published survey medians adjusted for local prices. Exact rates vary by community and care needs.
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Santa Barbara right now are Valle Verde Health Facility, Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility, Mission Park Healthcare Center. All 7 Santa Barbara communities are ranked on this page with inspection records and pricing.
Santa Barbara is part of the Santa Maria, CA area, where Haven evaluates 14 communities across 4 cities. Nearby options are often minutes away — a free Haven advisor who knows the Santa Maria market can build a shortlist that matches your budget, care needs, and preferred neighborhoods.