Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Santa Maria.
Updated July 2026
Santa Maria, CA has 49 licensed assisted living homes (789 beds, averaging 16.1 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
49
Santa Maria
Licensed beds
789
total
Avg home size
16.1 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Santa Maria assisted living market
Santa Maria has 49 licensed assisted living homes totaling 789 beds — an average of 16.1 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 Santa Maria, CA?
Santa Maria has 49 licensed assisted living homes with about 789 total beds.
Is Santa Maria a good place to open an assisted living home?
Santa Maria 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 49 homes.
What county is Santa Maria in?
Santa Maria 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.