Santa Barbara, California
Maravilla Santa Barbara
Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Maravilla Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a larger community with 131 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 131 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 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
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Over 11.5 years of operation, Maravilla Santa Barbara has accumulated 8 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, affecting resident safety or care) along with 6 substantiated allegations, though none of the recent Type A findings have occurred in the past three years.
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- Track record — Across the full licensed period, the community has drawn 8 Type A findings and 3 Type B (administrative) findings, a total that stands out over an 11.5-year history at a 131-bed community.
- Recent 3 years — None of the 3 dated inspections in the past three years produced a Type A citation, though 5 Type B citations and 5 substantiated allegations came out of complaint investigations in that same window — the severity picture has eased even as complaint activity has stayed active.
- Complaints — There have been 6 complaint investigations in just the past three years despite zero being logged as lifetime totals outside that window, and 5 of those were substantiated, a pattern worth understanding in detail.
- Substantiation pattern — Of the 22 allegations investigated over the community's history, 6 were substantiated and 14 were not, meaning roughly 27% of scrutinized complaints were confirmed — a ratio families should ask to see broken down by category.
- 1.Can you walk through what each of the 8 Type A findings involved and when they occurred relative to the past three years?
- 2.Which of the 5 recent substantiated allegations were addressed, and how was follow-through verified by the state?
- 3.What changes has the community made operationally that correspond to the drop in Type A findings over the past three years?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #425801937
- 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
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 8
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 20
Facility evaluation
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 21, 2025
Facility evaluation
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 25, 2024
1–5 of 20 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
3 services
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Beauty salon / Barber
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Reviews
Online reputation
4.4Average RatingAveraged from 117 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Maravilla is widely praised for its beautiful grounds, dining, and active community life, but families should carefully review deposit terms and fee structures before committing.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently describe the campus as beautiful, meticulously maintained, with gardens, courtyards, and walking paths that residents love.
- Activities — Residents highlight a rich activity calendar including art shows, ziplining, fitness classes, live music, and social events that keep life engaging.
- Dining — Many reviews single out the food quality, variety, and special events like the Italian art faire meal as standout features.
- Staff & care — Staff are frequently described as friendly, positive, and creative, with admin teams praised for their enthusiasm at community events.
- Daily life & dignity — Long-term residents report strong social connections and a sense of enhanced quality of life, with some staying 5 to 8-plus years.
- Financial transparency — Multiple reviewers mention high costs, hidden fees, and confusion over deposit terms, including losing an entire deposit after a short stay.
- Value & pricing — Some families found the independent living program's cost did not match the services and programming offered, calling the value into question.
- Communication — Given concerns about deposit rules and fee structures, families should ask administration to clearly explain refund policies and how costs scale with higher levels of care.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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