Pricing ranges from
    $2,995 – 5,500/month

    Wood Glen Senior Living

    3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Warm compassionate care, clean facility

    I'm very glad I chose this community for my mom. Warm, long-tenured staff provide compassionate, reliable care; meals are excellent, activities (including weekly live music) are abundant, and the clean, bright rooms and beautiful grounds preserve independence and give our family real peace of mind - I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.90·(31)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Home-like, cheerful ambiance
    • Light-filled corridors and rooms
    • Garden and courtyard views
    • Well-maintained grounds and landscaping
    • Private bathrooms and well-appointed rooms
    • Deluxe rooms and suite options
    • Ample closet and storage space
    • Meticulously clean interiors
    • Compassionate, family-like staff
    • Long-tenured, stable caregiving team
    • On-site full-time registered nurse
    • Nonprofit ownership and affordable pricing
    • Engaging, varied activities program
    • Regular live music and guest performers
    • Arts, crafts, games, and social clubs
    • Weekly transportation and organized outings
    • High-quality dining and notable desserts
    • Dedicated communal spaces (library, dining areas, lounges)
    • Strong communication and responsive management
    • Safety-focused environment preserving resident independence
    • Holiday and special-event programming

    Cons

    • Variable private-room footprints with some compact units
    • Ancillary fee structure that increases total cost
    • Limited on-site skilled-nursing capacity for higher-acuity needs
    • Variable menu variety at times
    • Per-ride transportation and additional service charges
    • Additional monthly charges for medication supervision and laundry

    Summary of reviews

    Wood Glen Senior Living is portrayed across reviews as a small, nonprofit community with a consistently home-like, well-kept atmosphere. The property is frequently described as light-filled with attractive gardens, walking paths, patios, and several inviting common spaces such as a library and multiple dining areas. Housekeeping and general maintenance are repeatedly highlighted, creating an overall impression of cleanliness and careful groundskeeping.

    Care and staffing emerge as a central strength. Families and residents commonly describe the staff as compassionate, approachable, and familial, with many long-tenured employees contributing to continuity of care. The presence of a full-time registered nurse on-site is noted as an important clinical asset for routine medical oversight. Reviewers also emphasize strong communication from management and prompt follow-through on concerns, and many note that recent leadership changes have produced visible improvements.

    Dining and programming receive frequent praise: the dining service is often characterized as high quality with appealing desserts, and the activity calendar is broad and active — live music, guest performers, movie nights, card and table games, arts and crafts, fitness classes, shopping trips, and holiday events are commonly mentioned. Organized transportation and on-campus outings expand resident access to local cultural offerings, though these trips can carry per-ride fees or other modest charges.

    Facility amenities support social engagement and independence, with options for deluxe rooms and suites, private baths, and ample closet space reported in many units. At the same time, reviewers indicate variation in room footprints; some private studios or single rooms are described as compact. Another recurring operational consideration is the ancillary-fee model: services such as medication supervision, laundry, and transportation may incur additional monthly or per-use charges that increase the overall cost of residency. Finally, while Wood Glen provides nursing oversight via an RN, it is not positioned as a high-acuity skilled-nursing facility; prospective residents with complex medical needs should verify available clinical services and escalation procedures.

    Overall, Wood Glen is presented as an affordable, community-oriented option for older adults seeking an independent or assisted living setting with strong social programming, attentive staff, appealing dining, and attractive grounds. Prospective families should confirm unit size and layout, review the full fee schedule for ancillary services, and clarify clinical capabilities relative to higher-acuity care needs before committing.

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    Location

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    Wood Glen Senior Living is located at 3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.

    About Wood Glen Senior Living

    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.

    People often ask...

    Wood Glen Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,995 per month.

    Wood Glen Senior Living offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 38 photos of Wood Glen Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

    No, Wood Glen Senior Living does not offer 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number421700457
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity72 residents
    LicenseeWOOD GLEN HALL INC.
    EffectiveOctober 18th, 1993
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    Inspection Reports

    17

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    12

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    06 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff failed to assist residents with transportation. Found that a resident in a wheelchair was discouraged from attending an outing because the wheelchair took up space that could accommodate additional residents.
    06 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated two specific allegations—privacy of resident information and power-outage planning—and found no evidence to support either.
    24 Nov 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about medication handling. Findings showed medications were not pre-poured more than 24 hours in advance, and medications stored in residents' rooms were securely kept or appropriately managed by staff depending on whether residents could self-administer.
    01 Oct 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and noted compliance with safety and care standards.
    01 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that food was not stored, prepared, and served safely and that the menu was not followed. Evidence showed proper food handling and that the menu was generally followed with minor substitutions.
    15 Aug 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not ensure resident binders were up to date and that medications were pre-poured.
    08 Jul 2025Complaint
    Identified that no disaster drill was conducted from November 2024 through June 2025, with an all-staff drill held on 6/26/2025.
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    10 Jun 2025Complaint
    Identified unsanitary conditions including a fly trap over a food prep area, mold in a staff room, and stained carpets in resident rooms, while no evidence of rodents was found.
    • Type B87303(a)
    01 Oct 2024Inspection
    Observed compliance with health and safety standards and appropriate arrangements for residents.
    16 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide adequate food service to residents. Most residents reported satisfactory meals, while two found the quality below their personal standard.
    09 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff do not ensure residents are served food of good quality. Most residents reported meals were of good quality, though a minority wished for better meats and more menu options.
    10 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found overall compliance with safety and care standards; no deficiencies cited.
    01 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegations that staff did not provide medication assistance and did not meet residents' needs; found insufficient evidence.
    01 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated two allegations about communication and conduct with residents; found insufficient evidence to prove either allegation.
    14 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed comprehensive infection control measures were in place and followed, including PPE use, symptom screening, testing, isolation capacity, and policies for visitors and outings.
    07 Jul 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff were not associated to work at this site; found that fifteen home care agency staff and eight staff members were not affiliated prior to employment.
    • Type A87355(e)(1)
    • Type A87355(c)
    16 Oct 2019Inspection
    Confirmed that the facility met all state regulations and standards during the inspection.

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