Wood Glen Senior Living offers independent and assisted living options for seniors in a quiet foothills area of Santa Barbara, close to the Santa Barbara Mission Church and the Rehabilitation Institute just about a mile away, and the place just has a calm, peaceful feeling with lush gardens, cheerful hallways, and many walking paths for taking a stroll or relaxing outside, as well as a well-kept East Lawn, a spacious community garden with a Gardening Club, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. The building is single-story, so folks don't have to worry about stairs, and rooms are light-filled, tastefully decorated, and have garden or courtyard views, plus choices for smaller singles or doubles, suites, a standard room, and even private rooms if you want them, all with refrigerators, cable hookups, telephones, and individual climate controls, and the rooms have great closet spaces and nice bathrooms, including larger deluxe suites for those who prefer more space. The non-profit status keeps things affordable, and insurance plans from various private insurers are accepted, which can make planning easier, and the focus is really on comfort, safety, and peace of mind. The staff, including a full-time registered nurse and round-the-clock caregivers, provide 24-hour supervision, medication management, wake-up calls, health monitoring, and help with daily activities for anyone who needs it, and there's always someone around in case of emergencies. They also have special memory care programs for residents with cognitive needs and offer a secure environment with safety and accessibility features throughout.
Meals are prepared by a chef in a five-star fine dining hall, with menus that change and cover all the usual favorites and some treats as well, plus there's a tea room for quieter meals or gatherings. There's weekly housekeeping and laundry, so chores are handled, and activities happen every day, led by dedicated activity coordinators and sometimes by residents themselves, like music classes, arts and crafts, games in the game room, exercise and yoga classes even with instructors like Daniel, and groups like the Gardening Club, and there's a library as well as computers for anyone who wants to read or keep in touch. The community bus means transportation to local shops or appointments is available, and outings are on the schedule too, plus there's convenient access to nearby Santa Barbara sites. Entertainment includes movie nights, music events, guest performers, and special events, and fitness programs use high-quality gym equipment, so there are always ways to stay active. Social engagement is encouraged, making sure residents have chances to meet new friends and join group activities, and there's support staff to help with anything residents might need, always described as compassionate and attentive.
Housekeeping, maintenance, and meals are part of the all-inclusive package, and there's a focus here on making life less stressful by taking care of the essentials, so folks can really enjoy their time. Wood Glen Senior Living has a long history as a non-profit, with a strong community reputation (community score of 9.4), and it's part of a larger Continuing Care Retirement Community, which can give peace of mind for future needs. There's a respite care program if someone wants to try a short-term stay and see if the place fits. All in all, Wood Glen Senior Living puts together a wide range of care and services, all in a nurturing, cozy environment that's both safe and supportive for seniors looking for independent or assisted living, memory care, or just some good company and a lovely view out the window.
