Residential care
Villa Alamar
Residential care in Santa Barbara, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 E ALAMAR AVE |
| City | Santa Barbara |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 93105 |
| County | SANTA BARBARA |
| Phone | (805) 682-9345 |
| Website | https://villaalamar.com/overview.php |
| License number | 425850001 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 2/20/2019 |
| Licensee | GL AND VL 2, LLC, GP OF G AND V 2 LP |
| Capacity | 43 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Villa Alamar is in 45 E ALAMAR AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 682-9345. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 425850001 (status LICENSED, first licensed 2/20/2019, capacity 43). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| 'Villa Alamar is a locally own and operated, all-inclusive memory care community located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California', 'known for its excellence in memory care', offering 'a calm, caring, and compassionate memory care home that promotes social engagement and supportive activities'. It opened in 1996 and changed ownership to a local group in 2018; its architecture, open pathways and courtyards are described as suited to dementia care, with sensory-stimulating environments indoors and outdoors. | |
| Services and programs | All-inclusive memory care. Care and Services page lists: personal encouragement and caring support; secure and safe environment; cognitive stimulation, social activities, and entertainment; balanced and nutritious meals (served in one of three dining rooms or in the resident's private room); eating and dietary support and monitoring; assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, and bathing; incontinence support and monitoring; medication management; symptoms monitoring and report; care coordination with family and medical team; hospice waiver; in-house beauty services and podiatry available; laundry and linens service; Wi-Fi throughout the community. Overview adds three chef-prepared meals daily and an on-site beauty salon. Life Enrichment program includes sensory stimulation, memory fitness (games, trivia, bingo, reminiscence groups, crossword puzzles, storytelling), exercise (chair aerobics, yoga, stretching, bowling, handball), art, professional musical entertainment, gardening club, book club, and religious services; family support services include educational seminars, support groups, individual care planning and counseling. |
| Who it serves | Residents living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia — people with memory loss / memory care patients; care plans are customized to each resident's needs, history and symptoms. |
| Visiting and contact details | Every page invites visitors to 'Schedule a Tour' and prints the address 45 East Alamar Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 and phone 805-682-9345. The Lifestyle page also invites family and friends to join residents for a meal / birthday celebrations. No email address is printed (pages show an 'email' link only). |
| Website | https://villaalamar.com/overview.php |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Villa Alamar
Where is Villa Alamar located?
Villa Alamar is at 45 E ALAMAR AVE, Santa Barbara, California 93105.
What care and services does Villa Alamar offer?
Villa Alamar offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Villa Alamar?
Call Villa Alamar at (805) 682-9345.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.