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.

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.

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!!

Outstanding lunch at a great price. 3 of us had the Alaskan grilled Cod with a lemon-cream sauce,…read moresalad, veggies, and spaghetti (really), along with dessert and drinks. Fourth person had grilled salmon- great. Plus, a beer and glass of wine for two of us. Cost? $18.00 a person. The restaurant is within the retirement community but open to the public, you just need to sign in and out, paying when you check out. Parking is tight, you need a good walk.

On the plus side: My…read moremother made some good friends at Maravilla. On the minus side: Food is generally good, but not great. Maravilla does not know how to do pastries, and deserts are often very disappointing. As a rule, vegetables are undercooked. Maravilla business practices are somewhat unfair. When one is absent for two weeks or more, one gets vouchers for half the meals that one missed. Why not all of the meals? And, why does one have to be absent for two weeks or more? Overall, I'd say that Maravilla does not offer good value for the money.

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.

The BEST place for out of home Hospice care!…read more Serenity House team includes physicians, all of whom are board certified in hospice & palliative medicine, nurse practitioners, registered & licensed vocational nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, bereavement counselors, chaplains, pet therapists, a certified music therapist, a registered dietitian, a chef, and specially trained volunteers. VNA has a well deserved reputation for compassionate care and support for patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. Private rooms, each with it's own bathroom and patio through double glass doors. https://vna.health/services/serenity-house/

There are many good things about Serenity House & one VERY terrible HHA here. Her name is Laura &…read moreshe's horrid!!! She says the most atrocious, hopeless things in front of dying patients. She is also quite rude to family members & just has a really bad attitude in general. Her bedside manner is NOT what the founder of this place would like to see. I am surprised there haven't been enough complaints to get her booted out of here. There should be. Please whoever else has had hideous encounters with this %&#!!!!, please speak up!!! Dying people deserve so much better. When my dad asked what he was given to eat in one of his first few days there she said "it's none of your business". WOW!!! & told us several times in front of us he'd never open his eyes or wake up again. He did & he sat up & talked to us too for several more days after she said that. Otherwise this is a nice place. One bad apple can ruin the whole bunch tho & she almost did.

My family member was recently admitted to Channel Islands Post Acute and spent one week in the…read morefacility before deciding to continue care at home. While the decision to discharge was based on the comfort and familiarity of home, I want to express my gratitude for the care we received during our short stay. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Angelica , who immediately made us feel safe and supported. She was one of the very few smiling faces we saw during such a stressful time, and her warmth set the tone for our experience. She took the time to orient us to the room, the services offered, and made sure we were as comfortable as possible. Her compassion was genuine, and it showed in every interaction. On the day of discharge, Angelica wished us well and said something that stuck with me: "I'm so glad to see you going home, but if you ever want to stop by and say hello, our doors will always be open." That kind of care goes beyond clinical duties it shows heart. The facility is busy, and while the staff has many patients to care for, it's clear they do their best. I'm thankful for the kindness, professionalism, and support shown to us during our week there. While we're happy to continue healing at home, we leave with gratitude for the people who helped us take that next step. If I could give more stars I would!!!!

I can't believe places like this even exist. They're always short staffed. I wait hours when I hit…read moremy call and then when they come, they say they're going to do all kinds of things and they walk away and you don't see them again. I called the nurses station all the time because my CNA doesn't respond and I'm sick of hearing their shortstaffed, why do they keep taking new patients