We moved in six months ago to an independent living apartment…read more My husband and I are both in our early 80's and in relatively good health. We chose to move in when we can enjoy the many activities Samarkand has to offer. We made the right decision. We absolutely love it here. The food, the people, the surroundings, and of course the many activities. Don't wait!

I just finished one review, but after reading some older reviews, I'm happy to report that the care…read moreis much better than nine years ago. When my dad pushes the call button, someone usually responds in under 5 minutes. They seem to be on top of their game!!

I was very pleased with the care my mother-in-law received at Abundant Care. The home on Berkeley…read moreis beautifully appointed and it is very clean. The kitchen is modern and attractive. Meals are served at the dining table in a friendly and pretty family room. The home is set in a quiet neighborhood that is invites you for a stroll along the safe sidewalks. The staff is prepared for the sometimes challenging transition for new residents. They are medically knowledgeable and stay on the lookout for various medical issues of the residents. Communication between staff and family is quite easy when necessary via email, texting and/or phone calls. Thank you AC for your presence in our community and for looking for my mother-in-law!

It's hard to put into words all of the positive things about this place but here goes. One of the…read morebest things about this place is the family and home-like atmosphere. It's not a big and sterile commercial sized facility that you drop off your loved ones at. Instead it feels just like going to a home in a beautiful neighborhood. This means everything to me because it is important that my family is taken care of with individual and personalized care and not just another number in a huge facility. I love that Abundant Care is family owned and that they truly do care for the welfare and dignity of the people that stay there. Tim and Lydia are so easy to talk to and attentive. You can really tell that they have a heart for people. I highly recommend this place for your loved one.

After living here for seven years now it appears that the new senior management has a directive is…read moreto charge the residents as much as possible and to cut back on services and staff and then complain that this nonprofit is only cleaning a million a year which is why they are raising prices.

Valle Verde is truly an exceptional place for seniors to live. My client Luella resides here, and I…read moream constantly impressed by the quality of care, the kindness of the staff, and the overall warm atmosphere. It feels more like a welcoming community than just a retirement home.The grounds are beautiful, the facilities are well-maintained, and the food is excellent. Staff members go above and beyond to make sure every resident feels comfortable, respected, and cared for. Luella enjoys her days here, surrounded by friendly neighbors, engaging activities, and a supportive environment.I am grateful to see how happy and secure she is at Valle Verde. I would highly recommend this community to anyone searching for a caring, professional, and uplifting place for their loved ones.

My wife is a caregiver who has a patient at Vista del Monte. She's been assigned this client for…read moreabout a year now, and is only minimally pleased with the service. Visted on money gives their patients. For instance, just today, she went for her shift only to find out after she had been there for an hour that the patient had acquired COVID. NO NO NO WARNING SIGN ON THE ROOM ENTRANCE. That's a terrible thing for patients and caregivers!

I stayed at Vista Del Monte for a week with a relative who needed round the clock care while he…read morewaited for his room to be ready at their 'memory care' facility (which includes round-the-clock supervision and care.) These are the observations I made in that time :  The staff is doing an excellent job caring for their residents and treats each person as a unique and valued individual. Every staff member we encountered knew my great uncle's name and greeted him warmly.  The kitchen staff were fantastic and accommodating. Any time we had unique requests for condiments or extras (any time of day) they were always happy to oblige. There were two ladies in particular that remembered my name (even though I am a guest and not a resident) and made a point to address me by it, which I thought was very professional and kind. I believe their names were Jennifer and Melissa. On the occasions when we went to dine in the outdoor dining pavilion the wait staff was on par to any high end restaurant in town. I would know as this is what I did for a living for many years. I was shocked...especially considering they don't accept tips anyway...they were just that good because they cared. William stood out as being especially accommodating when our 'reservation' got messed up (my fault) one day.  All of the medical staff who came to the room to give medications or do wellness checks were professional and kind. One woman (Juline) was particularly warm and cheerful. Everytime she left my uncle commented on how much he enjoyed her visits.  The 'resident services' staff were always going above and beyond with any request I brought to them. One lady in particular (Angie I believe) stands out. When I needed to do laundry for my great-uncle, but it was after hours so their little shop was closed she went to her car and got her OWN laundry detergent that she happened to have with her and gave it to me to use!  I could go on and I'm sure there are many staff that deserve specific mention that I've forgotten to include (I should have been keeping notes all week) but in general the entire staff was amazing and I don't have one single less than stellar incident to report.

I am deeply grateful that my mother spent her final year in the exceptional care of Alexander…read moreGardens. Navigating her Parkinson's and dementia was difficult, but the staff's kindness, patience, and dignity-first approach provided immense comfort to both of us. The beautiful, fragrant gardens, engaging community activities, and in house entertainment (movies, live music, guest speakers) offered her a quality of life I will always appreciate. Alexander Garden is more than an assisted living facility, its a welcoming, historic, and comfortable home that I am forever thankful for.

A family member shared written disparaging email remarks from their leadership about me because I…read morechallenged out of cycle fee increases (that breached their admission agreement) and also because I challenged their standard of care by advocating for my loved one, as a son and Trustee. Additionally, AG markets and is equipped for assisted living, but I feel they will keep residents beyond their care capacity in the interest of revenue. This is an ideal location for your loved one if you want them devoid of stimulii, alternating between sleeping and watching TV all day and if you have a high tolerance for unresponsive and unprofessional adminstrative staff. Amazingly, their hands on care staff are commendable, but overworked, and exhibit more professionalism than their management.

My mother has been living at Wood Glen Hall for almost three years now and I have to say that she…read morehas never been happier. There are so many fun activities each day and they go all out for the holidays, with a live band and the best decorations and live entertainment. I am always very, very impressed with the regular activities as well as the special event activities that are planned. The staff is very caring and kind and really makes an effort to make everyone have fun and feel like family. The facility is one level with lovely furnishings and a beautiful courtyard garden where residents can gather if they want to sit outside. I also think it is a great value as I looked at other places in Santa Barbara before picking Wood Glen Hall. I am so happy we did and I know my mom will be happy here for many years to come.

Be careful of this place with your elder relatives or loved ones. It may be fine for the…read moreable-bodied, but if your family member has some level of disability (or may have down the road), this place will not be helpful for them. Apparently once a reliable long-term care facility, Wood Glen Hall has come under new management. Our family encountered lack of clear communication there, as well as chaotic care (though some staff members are doing their best). We also had problems with dietary issues, which were not quickly resolved. Also, the recent Covid outbreak at the facility was not necessarily well handled, as it was up to our family to obtain Paxlovid, which needs to be given early in the illness.

Updating to clarify that you are only denied physical therapy at Mission Terrace/Park after 20 days…read moreif you are on Medicare Advantage. This applies even if you are willing to pay for it. Medicare Advantage only provides for 20 days of nursing home care free, then a charge up to 100 days limit. So if the patient is on Medicare Advantage, it might be better to go elsewhere if physical therapy is required. Otherwise, you will be looking for a new nursing facility for day 21.

Skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation. 24/7 staff skilled in nursing and medical, with onsite…read moredoctor, healthy food options, on-site occupational, physical and speech therapy.