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Cliff View Terrace

1020 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

A wonderful place

They were and are wonderful. Everyone who works there is stellar, and have worked there for years, and having a medical director who listens to your needs is great!

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Cliff View Terrace

Cliff View Terrace residents become part of our family. Our goal is for our residents to feel that Cliff View Terrace is home. The luxurious yet comfortable accommodations and caring staff with decades of experience distinguish Cliff View Terrace as the premier facility in Southern California. Caring for you or your loved one isn’t work at Cliff View Terrace — it’s our passion.

Whether it’s a long-term stay or brief respite, Cliff View Terrace prioritizes comfort and an exceptional quality of life. We provide care to residents with a wide variety of functional, medical, behavioral and social needs. We are licensed to care for residents who are non-ambulatory as well as those requiring dementia special care and hospice services.

Cliff View Terrace is the only facility in Santa Barbara with an on-site Medical Director, who is a Board-Certified Geriatrician with a practice exclusive to this facility. Of course, we welcome primary care providers and specialists to continue to care for their patients who are our residents as well. Physical, occupational and speech therapy and home health nursing services are available.

Cliff View Terrace’s amenities and activities remind residents that it’s the little things in life that can make...

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for Cliff View Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Review Score29 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.9
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.8
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.8

A Place for Mom has scored Cliff View Terrace with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Cliff View Terrace has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.9 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 6/16/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful place

They were and are wonderful. Everyone who works there is stellar, and have worked there for years, and having a medical director who listens to your needs is great!

Anne W

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

It's a wonderful place!

My mother is a difficult resident so doesn't participate in activities or leave her room and I find the staff to be so patient and caring with her. It's a beautiful and immaculate and caring place and some of the staff have been there since the late 80s, which says a lot about how well it's run

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great haven for later in life

My loved one has passed away last year. But she was in a great location and facility at the end. Based on the experience we had with Cliff View Terrace we would 100% recommend this community to other families.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I Highly Recommend This Professionally-Run Care Home

The care home is an immaculate, beautiful facility and the staff is very professional and many of them have been there since the 80s. Our family is so happy with the great care there. Also, as I understand it, it's the only care home in Santa Barbara that has a physician on staff and he's board certified in geriatrics.

Rebecca

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A haven for healing

My husband was very ill when I brought him to Cliff Terrace. He was nursed back to health by a competent, compassionate, professional staff. I will never be able to express my gratitude to the staff of Cliff View for helping my husband and for allowing me to rest easy knowing he was well taken care of.

E

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 23, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Grateful to Everyone at Cliff View Terrace

I am so grateful to everyone at Cliff View Terrace. They have shown my grandma, who has dementia, so much kindness and patience. And all the activities they have available really encourage her to participate.

Virginia

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 18, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Loving Care for your loved ones

My husband was a resident at Cliff View Terrace and everything was great for him here. I'd rate the place a 5+. This facility was wonderful. The staff was amazing. I would recommend this facility to anyone!

Deolinda D.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Words cannot express our gratitude...

Cliff View Terrace is an exceptional assisted living community! Each and every caregiver is not only experienced in their field but also attentive, caring, compassionate, and professional. We have had the most wonderful experience with, and grateful for, the entire staff as they have cared for both my mother and father. Additionally, the grounds are beautiful, the activities engaging, and the meals absolutely delicious! It is a plus to have Dr.[name removed], who specializes in geriatrics, to facilitate individualized medical supports. This community genuinely embraces their residence as family! With much appreciation,

Valerie G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 1, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

Wonderful caring staff

The staff, from the onsite Dr. to administration and care assistance, could not have been better. All were highly compassionate, caring, and efficient. They did everything possible to ensure my mom's stay was comfortable and safe. Also, they were super helpful to my family. The facility is spotless and well-kept. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

January 30, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Community Tour

I thought Cliff View Terrace was a nice facility. It was older but very clean. The staff I met were nice. For me, it felt more like a convalescence home, with much older residents who were inactive and not altogether there mentally. Because of that, it wasn’t a fit for my more active mother.

Tim H

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 2, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Thank you!

This place has it all! The staff here is incredible. [Name removed] has been so helpful in every respect! Friendly, outgoing, gracious and professional!! The ladies who come in everyday and night to care for my loved one are always friendly. The food is great!

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 30, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Cliff View is a beautiful facility, my other is well cared for. I am impressed by all staff and facility cleanliness. Great activities all day long and the meals are fantastic

Melissa

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 17, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Fantastic facility

We could not be happier with the staff and accomodations at Cliff View Terrace. Everyone is friendly, helpful and so compassionate. They are responisive and alert to the resident's needs and offer encouragement and interaction. We are confident in the care mom is getting and can be at ease knowing she is safe and happy. The faciility and grounds are clean, bright and beautiful.

Linda M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 16, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Cliff View Terrace has been a Godsend in the difficult transition to assisted living. My mother is well looked after and safe here. She enjoys the activities provided by very caring staf. Visiting here is a pleasure.

Kelly H

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 29, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Caring and compassionate

The entire staff is caring and compassionate! Having my Mother living there has given our family a great peace of mind knowing that she is in the best hands . We cannot thank them wnough for everything that they do

Kevin S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 27, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Outstanding!

my father seems very happy. He listens to live music, catches the latest game on the flatscreen and participate in exercise. We visit often in the facility and the grounds are always top notch. When anybody in the Santa Barbara area asks me, I told him quit for you is a good choice.

Lisa B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 23, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

With Respect & Gratitude

The Staff is very attentive to my questions & concerns. It would be nice if there was some kind of clergy services or mental health counseling available. I am not sure if a weekly menu is provided to the residents. The facility is always clean & nicely decorated. I truly enjoy receiving pictures of my Dad on holidays & special occasions. Thank you

Janine B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 20, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Perfect care

Cliff Terrace was the perfect place to move my father in law from a much larger skilled nursing facility. The size is a better fit - it is a much smaller facility and it is more affordable for him as he doesn't require all the skilled nursing care. It it extremely clean and well run and he gets the attention he needs. We are extremely happy with Cliff Terrace and so is he.

Ernesto P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 19, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Hidden Gem!

Although on Cliff Drive, Cliff View Terrace is nicely tucked back, very private, and very quiet. The staff is top notch. You truly feel like you are at someone’s home. So congenial so accommodating. I am very happy to have my mother here. We have been to two other facilities in Santa Barbara. They were both nice, but do not compare in my opinion to Cliff View Terrace. Thanks to [name removed]and the rest of the staff that really care for my mom and the other residence.

Janessa V

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 19, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A warm and responsive staff

My father is a resident here and he is well cared for by the attentive staff. The manager, [name removed], contacts me if ever there is any cause for concern and she personally attends doctor appointments over zoom with my father. I've been very grateful for her incredible responsiveness to any question or concern that I've had from the time he arrived. Many care facilities have extremely high turnover rates in staff, which can be frustrating when seeking consistent care for a loved one. At Cliff View, I've dealt with the same staff for over a year now, from billing to management. That is a rarity I know, as my father has lived in several other care facilities previously. Over the last two years with the Covid pandemic in full swing, I've been very impressed with their prompt handling of shots and boosters for the residents and their ability to keep residents and visitors safe by adhering strictly to safety measures.

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