Santa Barbara, California
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
2550 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Covenant Living at the Samarkand is a continuing care retirement community in Santa Barbara, CA offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and respite care on one campus.
- Licensed capacity
- 379 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
Covenant Living at the Samarkand shows 3 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) across 33 years of operation, with none in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Over three decades of licensed operation, this large community has accumulated 3 Type A findings, with no administrative (Type B) citations at all, suggesting the issues that did arise were isolated rather than systemic paperwork lapses.
- Recent 3 years — The last three years, covering three inspections and one complaint investigation, show zero Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations, indicating a stronger and cleaner recent trajectory than the lifetime total alone would suggest.
- Complaints — Only one complaint investigation has been logged across the entire licensed period, and neither of the two allegations reviewed was substantiated, pointing to a low volume of concerns raised against a community of this size.
- Operating tenure — More than 33 years of continuous licensure gives this record substantial weight; a long history with a recent clean stretch across life safety and resident care areas is a meaningfully stronger signal than a short track record would provide.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #421702848
- 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
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
Apr 28, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint investigation
Dec 4, 2024
Facility evaluation
Apr 24, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 13, 2023
1–5 of 8 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
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
11 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Game room / Billiards
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Fitness center / Gym
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Private bathroom
- Art studio / Craft room
Dining Options
5 features
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Outdoor / Patio dining
- Room service
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 12 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently describe Covenant Living at the Samarkand as a warm, resort-like community with devoted staff and residents, though families should verify specifics like pricing and care-level details on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Residents and families frequently describe staff and management as exceptional, warm, and attentive, comparing them to jewels that make the community function smoothly.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers repeatedly praise the beautiful, resort-like setting and the walkable location near shops, restaurants, and services in Santa Barbara.
- Activities — A common theme is the wide variety of activities, including fitness classes, art, music, games, and travel options that keep residents engaged.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents describe feeling coddled, loved, and quickly welcomed into a close-knit community of charming neighbors and lasting friendships.
- Dining — Residents mention enjoying the food at the community as one of the highlights of daily life there.
- Financial transparency — Reviews do not discuss pricing, fee structures, or how costs change with increased care needs, so families should ask about this directly during a tour.
- Staff & care — While staff are praised broadly, reviews do not address staffing levels or care specifics for higher acuity needs, which is worth confirming in person.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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