Casa Dorinda is a full service LifeCare retirement community on California's Riviera. Situated in the exclusive town of Montecito, Casa Dorinda is one of the finest retirement resorts in the country.

With 360 beds, Casa Dorinda is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Santa Barbara average about 71 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 69% of its licensed beds. That is below the Santa Barbara average of roughly 81%.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 2.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Santa Barbara average about 4.1 hours.

The community is located in Santa Barbara County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Casa Dorinda offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Beds / units 360
Occupancy 69%
Nursing hours per resident/day 2.2
Last health inspection March 2026