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Senior living in Buellton, CA

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Buellton
Licensed capacity
6
across all 1
Adults 65+
744
Census estimate for Buellton
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
8.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
43
of the center of Buellton
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Senior living communities near Buellton

Counting neighboring towns, there are 43 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Buellton, 42 more than in Buellton itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Buellton

See all 43 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Buellton at a glance

Our directory lists one senior living community with an address in Buellton, based on public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Buellton

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Santa Barbara County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Santa Barbara County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 17A – LTC Ombudsman Program of Santa Barbara County c/o Family Services Agency of Santa Barbara County2

    (805) 922-1236

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Santa Barbara County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves California.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Buellton

How many senior living communities are in Buellton, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Buellton, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Buellton there are 43.

How many residents can senior living communities in Buellton serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 6 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 744 adults age 65 and older live in Buellton.

Who licenses senior living in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses senior living in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Buellton?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Santa Barbara County, call (805) 922-1236. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there senior living communities near Buellton?

Nearby cities with listings include Solvang (5, 3.4 mi), Los Alamos (1, 9.8 mi), Lompoc (10, 16.1 mi).

Guides

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Other types of care

Other senior care in Buellton

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Buellton (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Buellton (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.