1801 BATH ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
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State licensedAssisted Living
Mission Villa
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaState inspected Feb 4, 2026, 13 citations since 2021
About Mission Villa
Mission Villa brings experienced assisted living support to Santa Barbara, California, where residents receive personalized care in a community that honors independence. Our team helps with daily activities while encouraging meaningful connections and purposeful living.
Community at a glance
Capacity
15 residents
State license
#425850204, Licensed
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
321 W Mission Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Mission Villa. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Mission Villa on February 4, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits and 6 other visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations and 9 Type B 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.
The state investigated 6 complaints, and found 9 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Feb 4, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
9
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Other visits | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 28, 2026, Feb 21, 2025, Jan 31, 2024, Feb 27, 2023.
Complaints
- February 4, 20261 unsubstantiated
- January 22, 20268 unsubstantiated
- May 16, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- April 21, 20251 allegation substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- March 22, 20232 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- March 22, 20235 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- 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
- 425850204
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
- Licensed since
- February 14, 2022
- Licensee
- Universal Bond, LLC
- Administrator
- Emily A. Gerr
Location
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321 W Mission StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Mission Villa had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Mission Villa 4 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Mission Villa last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on February 4, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Mission Villa?+
The state investigated 6 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 9 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 17 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.