Santa Barbara, California
Alexander Gardens
Assisted Living
2120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara offers assisted living for 36 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 36 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2015
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 3
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Alexander Gardens has accumulated 6 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 3 Type B findings (administrative or paperwork issues) over nearly 11 years of operation, with half of the Type A findings occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 10.7 years of licensed operation, the community has drawn 6 Type A and 3 Type B citations, indicating recurring findings rather than an isolated event.
- Recent 3 years — Of the lifetime Type A total, 3 occurred within the past three years alongside 3 recent Type B findings, meaning the concerning pattern is active and not something the community has clearly moved past.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations have generated a substantial share of the findings, and 6 of the 10 investigated allegations were substantiated, a roughly 60% substantiation rate that is worth understanding in detail.
- Operating tenure — More than a decade of operation gives a long baseline for judging this record, and that history shows findings clustering in recent years rather than fading with experience.
- 1.Which specific categories of care or safety were cited in the recent Type A findings, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Of the 6 substantiated allegations, which issues were involved and how were they resolved and verified by the state?
- 3.Has staffing, leadership, or care protocol changed since the most recent citations in late 2025 and March 2026?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #425801995
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 5
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 11
Facility evaluation
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 2, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 12, 2024
1–5 of 11 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,995 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,995 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $2,995 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
12 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Library / Reading room
- Activity room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.7Average RatingAveraged from 12 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and outside care managers consistently praise Alexander Gardens for its beautiful historic setting and devoted, long-tenured staff, though older building quirks are worth checking on tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly highlight low staff turnover and attentive, compassionate caregivers who build lasting relationships with residents and families.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The historic estate with its lush 1.5-acre gardens, patios, and homelike rooms is consistently described as beautiful, peaceful, and unlike typical facilities.
- Daily life & dignity — The small size of about 30 beds is credited with allowing more personalized, individualized attention than larger corporate communities.
- Dining — Reviewers who saw the weekly menu described it as delicious and nutritious, complementing the home's family-style dining room.
- Activities — Residents are engaged in planned activities and enjoy ample outdoor space, walking paths, and sitting areas to enjoy the grounds.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One older review noted musty smells and outdated wall heaters with no air conditioning, so families should ask whether these conditions have been updated.
- Communication — At least one prospective family reported leaving contact information and never receiving a follow-up call, so it's worth confirming current responsiveness to inquiries.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't detail cost structure or how fees change with increasing care needs, so families should verify pricing and any level-of-care adjustments during a tour.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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