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Villa Alamar

(805) 682-9345

About Villa Alamar

Villa Alamar brings compassionate assisted living to Santa Barbara, California, where experienced staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence and dignity. Our Santa Barbara community honors individual preferences, creating a personalized approach to care that lets you focus on what matters most.

Community at a glance

Capacity

43 residents

State license

#425850001, Licensed

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

45 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, California 93105

(805) 682-9345

California inspection record

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

State inspectors last visited Villa Alamar on February 18, 2026.

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

Inspectors issued 4 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.

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

Last visit

Feb 18, 2026

Routine inspections

5

Type A citations

4

Type B citations

0

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections500
Complaint investigations200
Other visits240

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 18, 2026, Feb 26, 2025, Feb 1, 2024, Jan 30, 2023, Feb 25, 2022.

Complaints

  • July 9, 20251 unsubstantiated
  • April 5, 20242 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
425850001
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
43 residents
Licensed since
February 20, 2019
Licensee
Gl and Vl 2, LLC, Gp of G and V 2 Lp
Administrator
Leichter, Mitch

Location

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45 E Alamar AveSanta Barbara, CA 93105

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Santa Barbara

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Villa Alamar had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Villa Alamar 4 Type A citations and 0 Type B citations since February 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 Villa Alamar last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on February 18, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Villa Alamar?+

The state investigated 2 complaints since February 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 3 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