I have worked with LivHome and had a wonderful experience with reliable caregivers. They have a…read moregreat understanding of different clients' needs while attending to and managing the day-to-day responsibilities of home.

I work in the health care field, specifically assisting patients and their families make…read morearrangements for their after-hospital care needs. Over the last 6 years, I have had the occasion to work very closely with the LivHome office & staff in Santa Barbara. Their service has been as advertised - high quality and with a focus on patient and family satisfaction. The office staff is professional, and Jessica S., the "face of LivHome in the Community" is personable, fair-minded, professional and always responsive to the customers' needs. The compnay's response time has always been prompt - and while they may be a little more costly than other agencies - the adage holds true: "You get what you pay for!" The non-medical Home Care that LivHome provides allows people to remain 'independent' at home if that is what they desire. I would highly recommend LivHome to those searching for a high quality, caring, lower cost alternative to Long-Term Placement, as well as short-term services to assist with that transition home.

As a Senior Mover Manager I have had many occasions to work with Peggy, Katarina and Kathy- the…read moreTeam at Senior Living Consultants. In addition, most recently, on a personal note with a close family member who was in need. The team at Senior Living Consultants takes each clients' situation individually and helps guide them and their family through the chaos and fragmented information and advice available with senior living options in Santa Barbara. They hold each clients' hand with empathy, knowlege and care. Providing an invaluable service at a stressful time. Just in time and just right! Thank you SLC! This at no cost to the client.

Cathy Murillo helped me find placement for my 95 year old father. I needed to urgently find…read moreassisted living for him in the Goleta area and within 24 hours from calling and speaking with Cathy, she emailed me 4 choices. I immediately checked out Westmont and moved him in there 2 weeks ago. Senior Living Consultants saved me so much time and research, and Cathy saved me days of trying to find places. WOW! What great service and there is no fee associated with working with them. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Being independent is one of the most important things for my mother. With some recent health…read moreissues, it became clear that she would need assistance. On the suggestion of a friend, I contacted Senior Planning Services and they walked me through the different options available. We decided to go with Lifeline Alert, which will allow my mother to live independent and gives us peace of mind that if she falls, we will be alerted right away. Cassi, from Senior Planning Services made the whole experience very comfortable for my mother, and help her get past any resistance that she had. After installing the device in my mother's house, and walking us through the operating system, she took extra time to chat with my mother and helped her feel comfortable with this next stage of her life. Not only from my experiences, but from that of friends, I highly recommend Senior Planning Services.

I called for help recently with SPS and got fast expert care tailored exactly to what we needed for…read morea short duration with the thought of longer care in mind. Our care manager was kind and worked to get what we needed rather than just what someone else might think was needed. Our manager has decades of experience. The best part is that they are really interested in their clients as real people with real interests and history! Highly recommended!

These folk were terrific. Well organized, clear and excellent counsel. I created a trust (no…read moreidea) and they took me through it step by step.

I have a small 'estate' . what assets I have are all in a US bank account and I have designated a…read morebeneficiary. I should have had a better conversation with the bank before I went to the estate planning service. I wanted to avoid the time and expense of probate and assumed I needed a Trust to do that. Setting up the Trust cost me $3500. As it turns out, what I had already set up with the bank was perfectly sufficient. All my assets would have been available to my beneficiary on my death with no probate. I have to say, I should have asked more questions but I also feel the Planning service could have advised me better, and saved me $3500. The people there are friendly, but I feel taken advantage of. Just be sure to know what your circumstances are before spending a lot of money on a Trust you may not need.

I witnessed the driver of one of their Vans purposely open their door on a motorcyclist and knock…read morethem off their bike. In California, lane splitting is legal. She opened the door and hit him and then drove off. Avoid this company at all costs

I've no idea about quality of their services but I CAN comment on one of their drivers because I…read moreobserved it right in front of my eyes: Friday afternoon, September 5, 2025, around 4 PM or so, on Hope Ave heading towards State from the freeway, this van jammed top speed right through a crosswalk just a few feet from an elderly lady with a walker, who was clearly in the intersection WHILE THE FLASHING YELLOW CROSSWALK WARNING LIGHTS WERE OBVIOUSLY ON. Their driver just zoomed on by, no hesitation at all - *darn near wiped her out*. Shocking to me, and the car in front of me - all of whom waved sympathetically to her in disbelief of what had occurred.

As a Memory Care Specialist I have personally provided guidance and assistance to hundreds of…read morefamilies in the Santa Barbara area. Many of them have utilized the home services provided by Home Instead and I always hear reports about the wonderful assistance Susan and her team provide, and how amazingly helpful and dedicated they are. For these families who are dealing with the devastating effects of dementia, finding competent and caring helpers means everything. Based on their consistently positive feedback I continue to recommend Home Instead home care services to my clients. They deserve quality care and I am confident they will receive it at Home Instead.

I have worked for Home Instead Senior Care for 11 yrs. My…read morerelationship with the company is one I love and enjoy. The staff at the office I work from care not only about our clients but about me as a caregiver. I am challenged to do my very best for them with each client I am given. They encourage with help, understanding and great thought on how I can benefit from being their employee. I love the work and I love the clients. They are committed to giving our clients A+ care and as a caregiver I am well informed and equipped with the information and skills that are updated as needed to give our clients the best care they deserve. I have encouraged many friends to give Home Instead a try not only for a great job but also as an opportunity to get great care for their loved one. Some have joined the team and are still working for Home Instead. Others have contacted our office and their loved ones are receiving the care we offer. As a footnote I have gained many friendships and been regaled with the most interesting stories from a generation of people who have probably experienced the most change in our world. It is a pleasure to help our clients and its truly a joy to work for Home Instead Senior Care. Marsha McCook

My husband and I have lived at the Samarkand for 3 years…read morenow. To say that we are thrilled is an understatement. We have met so many nice people... Done so many interesting things... Reside in such a lovely unit... Partake of such delicious, well-presented and beautifully served food ... Participate in several vigorous and enjoyable physical exercise classes... Are content in knowing that future unknown medical problems will be addressed... I could go on and on. Our children and grandchildren often express gratitude that we are so happy and healthy here. They are not nearly as excited, however, as we are to be living in a beautiful resort! It really pays to plan ahead. We have friends who waited too long and are not mobile enough, because of advancing age or accident, to be acceptable for Independent living. I am a certified financial planner and I am following my own advice. Most people, when asked their biggest regret with regard to residing in a retirement community, will say that they wished they had made the move earlier when they could take advantage of all of the positive amenities.

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!!

Tina and all of the care-givers at Right at Home are amazing! They took excellent care of our…read moreailing mother and she was comfortable accepting the care. I recommend Right at Home without hesitation!

My mom and stepdad were in a terrific assisted living place in Santa Barbara, but with the lockdown…read moremy mom needed extra care and company. Right at Home Santa Barbara was recommended to me as a top home-care place by the clinic at their assisted living. Right at Home Santa Barbara is a beautifully run small company that excelled at matching up caregivers with my mother. I don't have to tell anyone with a beloved elderly relative in assisted living how difficult the lockdown was. But the caregivers who worked with my mom were not just compassionate and vigilant about her well-being, they also did her nails, fixed her hair, took her out for a spin in her wheelchair, accompanied her to doctors' appointments, washed her clothes, helped her to the dining table for her meals - and they were wonderful company. My mom became close friends with two of her caregivers and my husband and I came to love them, too and they will always be a part of our life. After my stepdad passed away in June 2021 and we were still in lockdown the extra care and company from Right at Home became more important. On Christmas day when our CA governor wouldn't allow me to have this important meal with my mom I wept. But when her caregiver sent me photos of the table she'd decorated and I called and my mom and her caregiver were laughing and having a great time - I was overjoyed. My mom passed away in July. I miss her terribly but I take great comfort in knowing how good her last year was. If you need home-care or have a relative who needs it, call Right at Home.