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Cliff View Terrace

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight exceptional, caring staff members. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1020 Cliff Drive, Alta Mesa · Santa Barbara, CA 9310972 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers highly praised, compassionate care from specific staff members like Ruby and Gigi. However, you should investigate the facility's cleaning protocols and pricing transparency, as recent feedback has raised concerns about hygiene and high costs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the high level of personalized care provided to residents, with specific staff members being praised for creating a joyful environment. However, there is a significant concern regarding cleanliness and cost-effectiveness expressed by some visitors.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValue1.0

Strengths

  • Exceptional, caring staff members
  • Joyful and upbeat atmosphere for residents
  • High-quality person-centered care

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about the joyful and upbeat atmosphere here; what are some of the favorite group activities or social events that residents participate in?
  • 2Since you focus so much on person-centered care, how do you tailor daily routines to match an individual resident's specific interests and hobbies?
  • 3How does the care team manage housekeeping and deep-cleaning schedules to ensure the common areas and private rooms stay fresh and tidy?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting a resident immediate assistance?
  • 5With a cozy community of 72 residents, how do you ensure that the staff is able to provide that high-quality, attentive care to everyone personally?
  • 6When looking at the monthly cost, are there any unexpected fees we should be aware of, or is the pricing structured to be all-inclusive of the care provided?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mom is incredibly well cared for at Cliff View Terrace. Her days are joyful, upbeat and the staff is the best in the business. Thank you to all of you at Cliff View, especially Ruby and Gigi, for taking such amazing care of my favorite person on earth ❤️

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

6total
1deficiencies
1 Type B— non-compliance
Apr 8, 2025Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The inspection noted that the facility is in good repair, and various areas, including the kitchen and resident rooms, were observed to be clean and well-maintained. The exit interview confirmed that no deficiencies were noted during the visit.

Mar 5, 2024Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The inspection noted that the facility is in good repair, and various areas, including the kitchen, were observed to be clean and properly stocked. The exit interview confirmed that no deficiencies were noted during the visit.

Feb 14, 2023Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual Infection Control Inspection. The inspection noted that the facility is in good repair, and various areas, including the kitchen, were observed to be clean and properly stocked. No citations were issued during the visit.

Aug 24, 2022Complaint
CleanReport

This report details an unannounced complaint investigation conducted on August 22, 2022, regarding several allegations. All four allegations—comfortable room temperature, adequate hydration, activities, and staff training—were investigated and subsequently found to be Unsubstantiated based on staff interviews and facility observations.

Apr 4, 2022Complaint
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual One Year Infection Control visit. The inspector noted that while general hygiene signs were present, specific personal and shared resident bathrooms lacked visible hand washing signs inside the rooms. The facility was advised to post these signs prior to the inspector's departure.

Apr 4, 2022Routine

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual One Year Infection Control visit. The inspector noted that while general hygiene signs were present, specific personal and shared resident bathrooms lacked visible hand washing signs inside the rooms. The facility was advised to post these signs prior to the inspector's departure.

Type BN/A

Personal bathrooms and shared bathroom between 2 residents did not have hand washing signs posted inside the bathroom, although signs were posted on bathrooms leading from the facility hallways.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cliff View Terrace, INC.

Administrator

MURPHY, EVELINA L.

Source: State licensing data

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