Welcome to a lifestyle that fulfills your
“Heart’s Desire.”
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara, CA, at our exceptional retirement community.
Covenant Living at the Samarkand’s stunning, 62 and better, location–between the Pacific Ocean and the striking Santa Ynez Mountains—is the setting for one of the area’s premier retirement communities. Here you’ll enjoy the superb climate and natural beauty of Southern California with its breathtaking beaches, spectacular parks and incredible sunsets.
While surrounded by all this natural beauty, city-lovers will enjoy our proximity to the cultural sophistication and year-round vibrancy of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the hills just above the town, Covenant Living at the Samarkand offers breathtaking views of the area and our proximity is ideal! We’re just minutes from all the great shopping, fine art, film festivals, live music, theater, bistros and boutiques that this charming oceanside town is famous for.
You’ll also find so much to do every day at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, from fireside outdoor dining to creative arts and special social events all year long. Stay active with a wide variety of on-site wellness and exercise classes in our professional-caliber fitness center. And that’s just the start!
Covenant Living at the Samarkand gives you your choice of an array of stunning alcove, one- and two-bedroom apartment floor plans along with senior living advantages you won’t find elsewhere.
With several entrance fee choices, including refundable options and a full continuum of care, we’re a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a wellness center and a range of health care options for a confident and secure future.
So when you visit our community, you won’t be surprised to learn that the word Samarkand means “land of heart’s desire.”
We invite you to schedule a tour and picture yourself as part of our highly desirable retirement lifestyle!
For more information, call (877) 412-6305 or click here.
At Covenant Living, we believe that the best way to lead is to listen—and sometimes, the best way to listen is on two wheels!
For this #FeatureFriday, we’re heading to Shannondale at Maryville to see how Executive Director Dawn Doud is bringing a fresh perspective to community engagement. By trading her desk for her bike, Dawn hits the streets to meet residents right where they are—in their yards, on their porches, and in the heart of their neighborhoods. It’s all about those "small miles" that lead to truly "big moments" of connection.
Whether it’s a quick wave or a long chat over a garden fence, these daily rides ensure every resident has a voice and a friend in leadership. Check out the video below to see how Dawn is pedaling through the community to make sure everyone feels at home. ... See MoreSee Less
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At Covenant Living, our employees are the heart of everything we do.
Recently, teams across our communities came together to celebrate our annual Day of Belonging—a special day dedicated to recognizing the people who bring our mission to life every day.
From team activities and shared meals to moments of laughter and connection, communities across the country found their own ways to celebrate what makes Covenant Living such a special place to work.
Thank you to each of our employees for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to residents, families, and one another every day.
✨Swipe through to see how our communities celebrated.
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Happy Father’s Day! Here’s to the dads, grandpas, uncles, cousins, friends, and brothers — everyone who shows up and loves like a father. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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