Assisted living homes in Santa Barbara, California
Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Santa Barbara.
Updated July 2026
Santa Barbara, CA has 36 licensed assisted living homes (2,333 beds, averaging 64.8 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
36
Santa Barbara
Licensed beds
2,333
total
Avg home size
64.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Santa Barbara assisted living market
Santa Barbara has 36 licensed assisted living homes totaling 2,333 beds — an average of 64.8 beds per home, skewing toward 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara has 36 licensed assisted living homes with about 2,333 total beds.
Is Santa Barbara a good place to open an assisted living home?
Santa Barbara 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 36 homes.
What county is Santa Barbara in?
Santa Barbara 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.