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, our residents aren’t just neighbors; they are individuals with incredible life journeys that continue to inspire us every day.
That’s why we’re kicking off #FeatureFriday – a weekly look into the lives of our amazing community. This week, we’re sitting down with Joan, who shared what it was like to serve at the highest level. From being present for President Reagan’s historic ""Tear down this wall"" speech to accompanying First Ladies on Broadway outings, Joan’s career in healthcare for our nation’s leaders is truly one for the books!
We are so honored that Joan chooses to call our community home. Click the video below to hear her favorite memories from the White House and see the mementos she still prizes today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy National CNA Day to all the incredible CNAs! To our amazing team at Covenant Living, thank you for being the heart and soul of our care every day. 🩺💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month—a time to shed light on a journey many of our families know all too well. At Covenant Living, we believe that a diagnosis doesn’t mean the end of a purposeful life.
From our specialized memory care programming to the everyday moments of connection between residents and staff, we are dedicated to providing a safe, engaging environment where individuals can thrive. Whether you are seeking resources for a loved one or simply want to learn more about brain health, we are here to walk this path with you.
Together, we can raise awareness and provide the compassionate support every senior deserves. ... See MoreSee Less
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