Westmont of Santa Barbara sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the coastal beaches, and the setting feels peaceful with mature trees and neat landscaping, and its ranch-style buildings look welcoming and comfortable without being too fancy. The community offers different living options with independent living, assisted living, memory care under the Compass Rose® Memory Care program, continuing care retirement services, and skilled nursing, so it supports people with many needs as they age, whether folks want to live independently with less worry, need help with daily activities, or have memory concerns due to Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. There are studio and one-bedroom apartments, some with kitchenettes or even full kitchens, and residents have access to emergency response systems, cable-ready rooms, utilities included, and both resident and guest parking, and they can bring their pets since they allow them too.
Meals come from the kitchen where chefs prepare food with different menu options to fit various diets, and everyone eats together in a restaurant-style dining room. Daily life brings physical therapist-led exercise classes, screenings of short films and documentaries, and a busy calendar with activities like dancing, gardening, Wii bowling, Spiro fitness, yoga, tai chi, poetry readings, chair volleyball, and cooking classes. Residents often join in for cultural programs, religious services, and holiday events, which help people stay social and involved. For the chores, there's housekeeping and maintenance, and for appointments or errands, scheduled transportation makes things easier. People can spend time in the library, go to the theater, visit the on-site fitness center, or use the salon and barber shop, and there are outdoor spaces for fresh air. Staff members are available day and night, helping with personal care in assisted living and with specialized support in memory care, making sure everyone stays as independent as possible. The community's flexible approach means residents pick the services they need, so their living situation matches what works for them, and many people find they enjoy the chance to form connections and keep active with the many programs and simple comforts of daily life at Westmont of Santa Barbara.
People often ask...
Westmont of Santa Barbara offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,995 per month.
Westmont of Santa Barbara offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 23 photos of Westmont of Santa Barbara on Mirador.
Yes, Westmont of Santa Barbara allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 190 Via Jero, Goleta, CA, 93117.
Yes, Westmont of Santa Barbara offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
25
Inspections
18
Type A Citations
14
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
25 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024
Reviewed medication errors and staffing issues, noted unsanitary conditions outside, and identified deficiencies related to administrative paperwork and oversight.
§ 87465(h)(4)
§ 87506(b)(17)
§ 87303(a)
§ 87211(g)
§ 1569.625(b)(2)
§ 87465
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Reviewed residents’ records and met with the interim administrator during a visit, with plans to return later for further inspection; no deficiencies were noted.
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Reviewed safety, cleanliness, and activity provisions, along with emergency preparedness, found everything to be in good condition and well maintained throughout the residence, with no deficiencies observed.
12 Jul 2024
12 Jul 2024
Reviewed medication records and interviews revealed that residents were sometimes not given prescribed eyedrops because they refused or were too sleepy, but staff only notified the physician about some refusals, neglecting to report other instances when residents did not receive medications due to sleepiness.
§ 87466
02 Jul 2024
02 Jul 2024
Identified that staff failed to administer morning medications to 21 residents on a specific day, with only partial reporting to authorities, and noted a past vehicle accident involving residents’ transportation that was not properly reported.
§ 87465
§ 87211
17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024
Investigated allegations of medication mismanagement, improper record-keeping, and refill issues, finding staff failed to administer medications as prescribed, with delays and errors in documentation and supply, while other concerns regarding health monitoring, staff following doctor’s orders, and emergency training were unsubstantiated.
§ 87465(a)(2)
17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024
Investigated allegations of insufficient staffing, delayed resident care, unresponsiveness, inadequate staff training, disrespectful treatment, facility disrepair, COVID-19 guideline violations, uncleanliness, poor communication, and mishandling of residents, with findings indicating issues in staffing, response times, training, resident treatment, and communication.
§ 87411(c)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87303(i)
17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024
Investigated whether staff provided a resident’s personal records to their representative, with findings indicating incomplete records were not delivered despite multiple requests; concluded the allegation was supported. Also found that staff allowed a resident to stay in soiled clothing for an extended period, failed to maintain sanitary conditions in some rooms, damaged residents’ belongings, and did not consistently dispense medications as prescribed.
§ 87218(a)(2)
§ 87468.2(a)(19)
§ 87303(a)
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated whether staff met a resident’s health needs related to wound care, finding insufficient evidence to support that the resident’s deteriorating toe condition resulted from neglect or inadequate care.
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated whether staff responded promptly to a resident’s call button during a fall incident, revealing response times often exceeded policy standards, and found staff failed to report the incident properly to the resident’s family, violating residents' rights to access their records.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 1569.312(a)
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated allegations of staff speaking inappropriately to residents, delays in medical care, non-nutritious meals, and residents hearing staff speak disrespectfully; found issues with staff interactions and food concerns, with some incidents requiring further attention.
§ 878468.1(a)(1)
09 Aug 2023
09 Aug 2023
Found the environment to be clean, well-maintained, and in good repair, with safety features like fire extinguishers, alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout; observed adequate supplies, accessible common areas, and appropriate activity programming for residents.
02 Aug 2023
02 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations that staff yelled at residents and provided inadequate, spicy food; found no evidence to support either claim based on interviews and observations.
18 Jul 2023
18 Jul 2023
Identified that the Resident Service Director kept sensitive resident binders in an open office, which is a violation of confidentiality standards.
§ 87506(c)
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Determined that a staff member returned to work after ending employment without proper re-association, resulting in cited deficiencies and civil penalties.
§ 87355(e)(2)
12 Apr 2023
12 Apr 2023
Investigated the allegation that the facility lacked an adequate emergency plan for residents needing the elevator during power outages, with no sufficient evidence found to support the concern.
20 Dec 2022
20 Dec 2022
Identified staff not properly wearing face coverings in the kitchen and hallway, with reminders given to wear masks correctly; a citation was issued for failure to adhere to face covering requirements.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
30 Nov 2022
30 Nov 2022
Reviewed staffing arrangements revealed that most agency staff worked in the facility without prior association, while several consulting nurses had prior and ongoing work relationships. Civil penalties were issued for regulatory deficiencies related to staffing practices.
§ 87355(e)(2)
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Found that the facility maintained appropriate infection control measures, safety features, and environmental conditions, but identified staffing issues related to staff background clearances.
§ 87355(1)(2)
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Investigation confirmed that the facility failed to repair Resident 1’s door despite multiple maintenance issues over two weeks, but found that meal service was timely, though Resident 1 experienced difficulties accessing meals.
§ 87303(a)
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff mismanaged residents' fentanyl patches, finding that while patches were reported missing or fell off frequently, staff and hospice records indicated that this was common and not due to mismanagement.
30 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
Determined that the facility failed to monitor and respond appropriately to a resident’s falls and agitation, leading to head injuries requiring hospitalization. This neglect contributed to multiple preventable falls and injuries.
§ 87464(f)(1)
30 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
Identified that required incident reports and updated service plans were not properly maintained or submitted following resident falls in August, with staff falsely claiming to have faxed reports despite evidence to the contrary.
§ 87463(a)
§ 87207
§ 87211(a)(1)
15 Feb 2022
15 Feb 2022
Identified that staff members lacked proper criminal background clearances and completed fit testing for N95 masks, resulting in issuance of a citation and civil penalty.
§ 87355(e)(1)
§ 87355(e)(2)
25 Nov 2019
25 Nov 2019
Investigated concerns about inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement and injury, and found that the resident's room was not supervised at the time of the incident; also confirmed that the facility did not send proper notice regarding increased care fees, but determined that the facility adhered to the admission agreement regarding resident placement and costs.
