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Cliff View Terrace

(805) 963-7556

About Cliff View Terrace

Cliff View Terrace brings together compassionate assisted living care with the natural beauty of Santa Barbara, California. Our team supports daily living needs while encouraging independence and connection, helping residents thrive in a community designed with both comfort and dignity in mind.

Community at a glance

Capacity

72 residents

State license

#421701844, Licensed

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

1020 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93109

(805) 963-7556

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Cliff View Terrace. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Cliff View Terrace on April 29, 2026.

Since April 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 2 complaint visits.

Those visits produced no citations.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.

Last visit

Apr 29, 2026

Routine inspections

5

Type A citations

0

Type B citations

0

Visits and citations

No citations in the state's record for Cliff View Terrace.
Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections500
Complaint investigations200
Other visits000

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 29, 2026, Apr 8, 2025, Mar 5, 2024, Feb 14, 2023, Apr 4, 2022.

Complaints

  • August 24, 20224 unsubstantiated
  • April 4, 20222 unsubstantiated
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
421701844
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
72 residents
Licensed since
April 8, 1993
Licensee
Cliff View Terrace, Inc.
Administrator
Murphy, Evelina L.

Location

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1020 Cliff DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Santa Barbara

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Cliff View Terrace had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Cliff View Terrace since April 2022.

When was Cliff View Terrace last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on April 29, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Cliff View Terrace?+

The state investigated 2 complaints since April 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 6 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.

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.

Senior living in Santa Barbara Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026