Covenant Living At the Samarkand
The state lists 6 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 citations, 0 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-07-22. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Covenant Living At the Samarkand
Covenant Living At the Samarkand is a licensed assisted living community in Santa Barbara, California. It is licensed for 379 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 55 senior care facilities in Santa Barbara and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on state and federal public records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 6 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 citations, 0 substantiated allegations. 3 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: LICENSED FOR 379 RESIDENTS AGES 60+. 94 NONAMBULATORY - 16 AT HERITAGE CT, 78 AT BRANDELL HALL. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TEN (10) RESIDENTS. 87705 COMPLIANT. FOUR (4) RESIDENT CAPACITY AT 2542 OAKCREST DRIVE DUPLEX.
Complaints (1)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
Inspections (6)
| Date |
|---|
| 04/28/2026 |
| 04/29/2025 |
| 04/24/2024 |
| 02/13/2023 |
| 04/26/2022 |
| 04/25/2022 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 421702848, read 2026-11-06. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, about 4.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, about 26 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility, Santa Barbara, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Mission Park Healthcare Center, Santa Barbara, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- The Californian, Santa Barbara, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Villa Alamar, Santa Barbara, about 0.8 miles. 7 state visits on record.
- Casa St. James, Santa Barbara, about 0.9 miles. 5 state visits on record.