Lotus Villa
State licensed924 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Casa Via Los Padres
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaState inspected Jan 9, 2026, 3 citations since 2022
About Casa Via Los Padres
Casa Via Los Padres brings personalized assisted living to Santa Barbara, California, where experienced caregivers support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Thoughtful design and attentive staff create a comfortable environment for those seeking help with specific care needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#425850165, Licensed
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
908 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, California 93111
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Casa Via Los Padres. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Casa Via Los Padres on January 9, 2026.
Since September 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections and 1 other visit.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Jan 9, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 16, 2025, Jul 30, 2024, Aug 22, 2023, Sep 16, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 425850165
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Closed, Licensee Initiated
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 2, 2021
- Licensee
- Casa Via Los Padres, Inc.
- Administrator
- Lositzki, Dorota
Location
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908 Via Los PadresSanta Barbara, CA 93111
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Casa Via Los Padres had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Casa Via Los Padres 3 Type A citations and 0 Type B citations since September 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Casa Via Los Padres last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on January 9, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Casa Via Los Padres?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Casa Via Los Padres since September 2022.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.