Quick answers
- Is Valle Verde licensed?
- Valle Verde appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Elderly-”, license number 421700411, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Valle Verde have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 547. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Valle Verde?
- 900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the phone number of Valle Verde?
- (805) 883-4000, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara (about 7.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Alexander Gardens0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 36
- Casa Cambria Way0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 6
- Casa St. James0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 6
- Covenant Living at the Samarkand0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 379
- Villa Alamar0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 43
- Vista del Monte0.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · capacity 266
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital7.0 mi · Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital7.3 mi · Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital21 mi · Solvang, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Elderly- |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | VALLE VERDE |
| License number | 421700411 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 547 |
| Address | 900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| State | California |
| Phone | (805) 883‑4000 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances