Santa Barbara, California
Mission Villa
Assisted Living · Memory Care
321 West Mission Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mission Villa is a small residential care home in mid-town Santa Barbara, four blocks south of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, offering assisted living and memory care for up to 15 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2022
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Mission Villa has accumulated 4 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, covering resident safety and care) and 4 Type B (administrative) findings over its 4.5 years of licensed operation, though none of the recent complaint-related citations reached the Type A level.
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- Track record — Across 4 inspections since licensing in 2022, the community has drawn 4 Type A and 4 Type B citations, a notable count for a facility that has only been operating a little over four years.
- Recent 3 years — The dated visits from the past three years show 0 Type A citations from complaint investigations, though 2 Type B citations and 2 substantiated allegations occurred in that window, suggesting the most severe findings are concentrated earlier in the license period rather than ongoing.
- Complaints — Nine allegations have been substantiated over the licensed period, about 35% of everything investigated, with the remaining 17 closed as unsubstantiated and none marked unfounded.
- Operating tenure — With only 4.5 years and 4 inspection cycles on record, there is a moderate but still limited base of visits from which to judge the full trajectory of this community.
- 1.Which specific findings led to the 4 Type A citations, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Of the 9 substantiated allegations, which categories were involved and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Can staff walk through what has changed operationally since the earlier citations that might explain the cleaner recent record on Type A findings?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #425850204
- 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
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 16
Complaint investigation
Feb 4, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 22, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 15, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 28, 2025
1–5 of 16 reports
Monthly pricing
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
3 services
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Housekeeping Included
Outdoor Spaces
1 feature- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
2 features- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Professional chef
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 11 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe Mission Villa as a warm, family-like home with attentive, dignified care, especially for dementia residents, though details on pricing and staffing levels are worth confirming on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the caregivers, owners, and administrators as compassionate, trustworthy, and skilled in handling Alzheimer's and dementia care with dignity and respect.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is described as clean, cheerful, and family-like, with easy one-level mobility and a shaded outdoor patio and garden residents enjoy.
- Dining — Meals are noted as nutritionally balanced and tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs, with morning tea called out as a special touch.
- Communication — Families mention open-door access and welcoming communication with staff and owners, describing the community as an extension of their own family.
- Activities — Reviewers note puzzles, crafts, and weekly guest performances that engage residents who are able to participate.
- Value & pricing — Reviews do not mention costs or fee structure, so families should ask how pricing works and whether it changes as care needs increase.
- Staffing levels — It would help to confirm staffing ratios and coverage during nights and weekends since reviews focus mainly on daytime experiences.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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