Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Goleta.
Updated July 2026
Goleta, CA has 8 licensed assisted living homes (150 beds, averaging 18.8 per home). It sits in Santa Barbara County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.5/10, with 32,456 seniors 75+ growing 7.2%.
Licensed homes
8
Goleta
Licensed beds
150
total
Avg home size
18.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Goleta assisted living market
Goleta has 8 licensed assisted living homes totaling 150 beds — an average of 18.8 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Santa Barbara County, it draws on a 75+ population of 32,456 growing 7.2%, with a senior median income of $81,399. See the full Santa Barbara County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Goleta, CA?
Goleta has 8 licensed assisted living homes with about 150 total beds.
Is Goleta a good place to open an assisted living home?
Goleta is in Santa Barbara County, which scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 7.2%. Current local supply is 8 homes.
What county is Goleta in?
Goleta is in Santa Barbara County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.