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Maravilla

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About the community

About Maravilla

Maravilla Santa Barbara is a sprawling 20-acre community of beautifully landscaped grounds bordered by mature eucalyptus and the San Jose Creek – within walking distance to prime shopping districts, with the culture and dining scene of downtown Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean a short distance away. Add in the charm of Spanish revival architecture that Santa Barbara is revered for. Your own resort-like sanctuary…

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 18 reviews

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Critical

Beware of the deposit

I arrived at Maravilla in [Date Removed] and I will be moving out [Date Removed]. My reasons for moving are based on the fact I do not find the programming available here interesting or intellectually stimulating. I also believe that the cost of the independent living program in the main building and the services provided are not a match. It does not provide good value for money. Finally because I am leaving after six months I have lost my entire deposit of [Amount removed] This is the normal process here, although…

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 4.0 / 5
Friendliness: 4.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 2.0 / 5
Activities: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 3.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My cousin moved to Maravilla. What I like best is the amount of care and the modern facilities. The staff, they're all very good. I had lunch there yesterday and it was really excellent. The facility was clean. It was bright and shiny. I felt welcome. I know they do have exercise classes and television. There was a musician there yesterday when I left. The sizes of the rooms are adequate.

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Maravilla is a beautiful luxury facility. The rooms are small. However, there are lots of different sizes. The staff was good. I have eaten there in the past. It is open to the public at lunchtime and the food's good. The dining area was large.

★★★★★

Positive

A great place for my mother

My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a good variety of food in the dining room. My mom isnt tired of the menu after 5 years, so they are doing something right.

Family/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 4.0 / 5
Activities: 4.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Maravilla was more expensive and a little bit ostentatious. It's more for people who are wealthier, who like to have a big foyer, a big living room, and big tapestries. It's just really fancy. So, people who want an upscale feel and who are used to living in mansions or whatever, that's kind of a place for them. I know some people whose parents live there and they say that the food is very good. They love it there and they enjoy it. They also have an outdoor pool and all the amenities that you would …

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Maravilla is a lovely facility. It would be almost like living at a resort. Beautiful grounds, beautiful buildings. They have a very nice dining room. The apartments are what you would expect. They have all the amenities. Every apartment either has a balcony or a patio. The buildings are fairly spread out, and they have villas that are like the two-bedroom apartments, but they're a little bit separated from the rest, and they're like four in a cluster. They have easy access into the building, from the apa…

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: October 20, 2026

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Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Meals Provided

Health & wellness

Incontinence Care
Diabetic Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services
Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

Complimentary Transportation
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed
Beautician

Activities & engagement

Devotional Activities Offsite
Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

Indoor Common Areas
Swimming Pool

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 20, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Maravilla

About Maravilla

4.5 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Beware of the deposit

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I visited this facility

A great place for my mother

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I visited this facility

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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