Santa Barbara, California
Cliff View Terrace
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1020 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Cliff View Terrace provides assisted living care in Santa Barbara, California, with 24-hour professional staff support.
- Licensed capacity
- 72 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 1993
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Cliff View Terrace has operated for more than 33 years without a single Type A or Type B citation, a citation-free record across five inspections and two complaint investigations.
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- Track record — Across more than three decades of licensed operation, the community has not received any Type A citations, which are the state's most severe class covering resident safety and care, or Type B citations, which cover administrative and paperwork matters.
- Operating tenure — More than 33 years of continuous licensure with a clean inspection history gives this record substantial weight; this is a long, consistent track record rather than a short or unproven one.
- Complaints — Six allegations were investigated over the years and none were substantiated, indicating that concerns raised were looked into but not confirmed.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #421701844
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 7
Facility evaluation
Apr 29, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 8, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 5, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint investigation
Aug 24, 2022
1–5 of 7 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
18 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
5 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 35 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Overwhelmingly praised for devoted, long-tenured staff and a beautiful, immaculate setting, though families should confirm current pricing and fit for more active residents.
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- Staff & care — Families consistently describe caregivers as compassionate, patient, and highly experienced, with many staff members having worked there for decades, including a geriatrician and medical director who stay closely involved.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers repeatedly call the facility beautiful, immaculate, and well-maintained, with pleasant grounds and a warm, home-like feel.
- Dining — Residents and families frequently praise the food as delicious and a highlight of daily life.
- Activities — Reviewers mention a full schedule of engaging activities such as live music, exercise classes, crafts, and even visits from a therapy dog.
- Communication — Families highlight responsive management who send photo updates, join doctor visits over Zoom, and promptly address concerns.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer called the facility too expensive, so families should verify current costs and how fees scale with higher levels of care.
- Fit for active residents — A couple of reviewers felt the community leans toward less active, more medically frail residents, so families with independent or highly active loved ones should ask about the typical resident profile during a tour.
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