I toured and moved my mom into this beautiful, brand-new, ocean-side community - spotless, well-maintained, attractive amenities, good food, lively activities, and many staff (including the front desk and executive director) were warm, helpful and went above and beyond. Unfortunately the room layout was hard for Mom to navigate, staffing and leadership were inconsistent, and within her first week she fell, suffered a hip fracture, was hospitalized, contracted COVID/pneumonia and died after a 10-day stay - follow-up, transport and some care practices were unacceptable. In short: lovely facility and many caring staff, but serious safety and care failures leave me unable to recommend it without caution.
GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care sits in Carpinteria, California, and takes care of seniors who need both assisted living and memory care services. Staff have special training to help residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, and they stay on duty around the clock, so health and safety get close attention at all hours. GranVida belongs to the Frontier Management network, and the staff offers help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, so people can get the support they need as their care changes over time. The community's memory care program uses activities and daily routines that help residents stay engaged and encourage each person's interests and strengths. Memory care residents live in Companion Suites.
GranVida serves meals in restaurant-style dining rooms with resident-inspired menu choices, and there are also kitchenette spaces where those who can and want to can prepare a simple meal or snack now and then. Chefs in the community sometimes share their knowledge in food programs. The building follows a Spanish-style design, and the interiors aim to create a warm, homelike setting. Residents can use the gym for physical activity, relax in garden areas, use the walking paths and outdoor grill, or spend time in a game area inside. The site offers both assisted living apartments, which start at $3,995, and a continuing care retirement structure that means support's available as health needs change.
Besides daily care, GranVida offers respite care for short stays and makes sure to involve families as part of its supportive approach. Programs focus on helping each resident keep their individuality and enjoy the simple pleasures that come with an active and caring community, and staff will help as much as needed, right as needs come up. The atmosphere is friendly, and the activities cover games, social gatherings, and other options that help fill out the days with things to do, making it a steady, safe place for seniors who may need memory support or extra help day to day.
People often ask...
GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,813 per month.
GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 50 photos of GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care on Mirador.
Yes, GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 5464 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013.
Yes, GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
29
Inspections
12
Type A Citations
11
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
15 Jul 2025
15 Jul 2025
Found no violations or citations after an unannounced visit; all areas were clean and in good repair, fire safety measures were in place, food storage met requirements, temperatures were within regulation, and staff background clearances were verified.
§ 9058
26 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Found no deficiencies; all areas including kitchen, common spaces, resident bedrooms, restrooms, medication storage, and infection control were in compliance.
26 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Identified three elopements by a resident within about a month (06/12, 06/19, 07/14), including leaving through the Memory Care Unit front door on 06/12 and being redirected back inside with PRN medications. On 06/19, the resident eloped via the courtyard fence, staff could not locate them, 911 and a missing-persons report were filed, and law enforcement found the resident with a forehead laceration and transported them to the ER; on 07/14, another elopement occurred after a gate alarm, the resident was found on the front lawn with the relative and PCP notified, and a citation and civil penalty were issued for repeated elopements.
26 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Reviewed incident reports concerning multiple elopements of a resident, leading to a citation and civil penalty being issued.
§ 87705(k)(8)
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Verified that the applicant and administrator understood licensing laws and program requirements, including admissions, staffing, health-condition restrictions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
24 Jul 2023
24 Jul 2023
Found no deficiencies across kitchen, common areas, bedrooms, restrooms, medications, records, and infection control after a change of ownership. Demonstrated compliance with safe practices and proper documentation throughout the site.
24 Jul 2023
24 Jul 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies found during the inspection.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Found medical attention for residents was delayed, with 9-1-1 calls and hospital visits occurring hours after concerns were raised. Found deficiencies in medication administration records and access to the QMAR, ongoing supply shortages, unmet care needs, and failures to report serious illnesses or injuries; the over-charging allegation was not supported by evidence.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Confirmed allegations of delays in providing medical attention, improper medication distribution, inadequate supplies, and failure to meet residents' care needs. Unsubstantiated allegations of overcharging for additional items were found.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(g)
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Confirmed successful completion of Component II requirements during virtual interview for a change of ownership application, demonstrating understanding of licensing laws and regulatory provisions.
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Found resident records were not adequately maintained due to access problems with the electronic record system and missing information for new residents. Found ongoing shortages of incontinence supplies, locked storage with restricted access, and several incidents not reported to the state in a timely manner.
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Identified two specific allegations: staff did not provide timely medical attention and did not recognize a change in condition for a resident, and staff did not report incidents to the resident's responsible party.
§ 87465(a)(1)
§ 87211(a)(1)
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Confirmed allegations of inadequate record maintenance, insufficient incontinent supplies, and failure to report incidents at the facility.
§ 87506(a)
§ 87307(a)(3)
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Identified that a resident did not receive a shower for 16 days despite a Tuesday and Saturday schedule. After a 3/27 refusal, no shower was offered on 3/31, and the next shower occurred on 4/6.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Investigated care concerns, including that the resident was left soiled for an extended period, did not have clean linen, and was kept in an uncomfortably cold room. Noted a discrepancy between hospice notes and facility records about a fall and the absence of an incident report.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87303(b)
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Confirmed that a resident did not receive a shower for an extended period of time.
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87506(a)
07 Feb 2023
07 Feb 2023
Identified infection-control deficiencies, including a kitchen staff member not wearing a mask and another staff member with a mask on the chin in a common area, and seven staff working without fingerprint clearance with two associated prior to employment.
07 Feb 2023
07 Feb 2023
Investigated the allegation that COVID protocols were not followed. Found that a visitor was not informed about a positive case and there were no outbreak signs posted, and that families and the licensing authority were not promptly notified about positive cases, with missing incident reports for these cases.
07 Feb 2023
07 Feb 2023
Identified deficiencies for late reporting of COVID-19 positives within 24 hours and delays in submitting written incident reports. Found a discrepancy between progress notes and hospice/MedTech records about an unwitnessed fall with a skin tear, and that no incident report had been filed.
07 Feb 2023
07 Feb 2023
Confirmed that the facility did not follow COVID protocols regarding notifying visitors and residents of positive cases.
§ 87465(g)
§ 87411(a)
23 Feb 2022
23 Feb 2022
Identified that N95 fit testing for staff had not been completed, while all other infection control items were in order. Found one staff member at the site without a completed transfer of criminal record clearance; a civil penalty was issued and an exit interview was conducted with the administrator.
23 Feb 2022
23 Feb 2022
Conducted an inspection for infection control and personnel compliance, identifying a deficiency in criminal record clearance for one staff member.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Identified eviction for non-payment of the rate for basic services; time constraints necessitated a follow-up visit at a later date.
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies found during the visit. Eviction notice received for non-payment of services.
§ 87464(f)(4)
18 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021
Investigated an eviction of a resident due to non-payment for basic services and conducted an on-site health and safety review; will continue the investigation at a later visit.
18 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies noted during visit. Eviction notice received for non-payment.
§ 87355(e)(2)
§ 87355(e)(1)
§ 80072(a)(2)
11 Feb 2020
11 Feb 2020
Identified issue with non-refund of community fee for prospective resident.
§ 87211
§ 87211(a)(2)
28 Jan 2020
28 Jan 2020
Inspection found the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and providing necessary services and activities for residents.
§ 87355(e)(2)
14 Oct 2019
14 Oct 2019
Confirmed an individual previously employed was not present at the facility.
