Front Porch Communities and Services
The state lists 5 state inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 citations, 1 substantiated allegation; last visit 2026-07-08. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Front Porch Communities and Services
Front Porch Communities and Services is a licensed assisted living community in Santa Barbara, California. It is licensed for 266 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 the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 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 5 state inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 citations, 1 substantiated allegation. 1 is Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: 266 RESIDENTS AGES 60+. 147 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY, 91 AMBULATORY, 28 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 20 RESIDENTS. DEMENTIA WAIVER.
Complaints (2)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2025 | 1 substantiated | None |
| 05/29/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
Inspections (5)
| Date |
|---|
| 06/30/2026 |
| 07/22/2025 |
| 07/29/2024 |
| 07/27/2023 |
| 07/20/2022 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 425800464, read 2026-11-07. 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 1.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, about 25 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Gracious Living of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, about 0.4 miles. 5 state visits on record.
- Valle Verde Assisted Living, Santa Barbara, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Channel Islands Post Acute, Santa Barbara, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Covenant Living At the Samarkand, Santa Barbara, about 0.9 miles. 7 state visits on record.
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility, Santa Barbara, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.