Discover tranquility and vitality in Santa Barbara.
Delightful senior living in Southern California.
Covenant Living at the Samarkand offers a casual, inviting lifestyle, with services and amenities that nurture your individuality in ways other retirement communities simply can’t.
So many ways to enjoy each day. Exercise. Socialize. Maximize your wellness and satisfy your appetite for engaging activities and delightful dining. With fitness rooms, gathering spaces, art studios and distinctive dining options, our LEED-certified LifeCenter is the heart of the community.
- Work toward wellness in a state-of-the-art fitness center, aerobics room, heated outdoor pool and spa.
- Boost brain fitness with classes and projects that broaden your knowledge and perspective. Take a computer class in the Tech Center.
- Create connections when you join clubs, volunteer, attend theater and participate at the in-house TV channel..
- Cultivate creativity with painting, crafts and music in the creative arts center. Carve and construct in the wood shop, and grow with gardening.
- Delight in dining that suits your tastes—that suits your tastes—in every way. Enjoy fresh, flavorful choices at the casual Mountain View Café—including pizzas made in our wood-burning pizza oven. Savor the outstanding cuisine and service in the Oaks Dining Room.
In keeping with our commitment to hospitality, everything in our community is yours to enjoy as an extension of your home. Covenant Living at the Samarkand’s unique LifeConnect® Wellness Partnership is designed to enhance your personal well-being.
Our inviting community is filled with contemporary conveniences to help you:
Connect with others
- Tempt your taste buds in the Mountain View Café, or dine outdoors and enjoy sweeping views of Santa Barbara’s neighborhood
- Catch a world-class performance in the Mountain Room
- Relax in our year-round heated outdoor pool with friends and family
- Learn something new through a life enrichment program
Keep growing
- Take a computer class in the new Tech Center
- Volunteer in the “Nu-2-U” Thrift Shop
- Pursue your spiritual journey with enrichment opportunities
- Hop on the bus for shopping or a special event
Stay well
- Reach your fitness goals with our on-site personal trainer in our state-of-the-art LifeCenter
- Workout individually or take a group class
- Swim in the outdoor heated pool or relax in the newly renovated spa
Pursue your passions
- Create an heirloom in the woodworking shop
- Showcase your talents in the creative arts center
For more information, call (877) 412-6305 or click here.
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August is National Make-A-Will Month – a timely reminder to make creating your Will a priority this year.
According to a 2025 bit.ly/3gGgPhw survey, 76% of U.S. adults don’t have a Will. If you’re one of them, now’s the time to get started. If you already have one, take a moment to review and update it so it reflects your current wishes and family situation.
Having a plan can:
✅ Protect your loved ones
✅ Preserve your legacy
✅ Support the causes you care about
Without a plan, your estate could face delays, unexpected costs, and results that don’t match your wishes.
The Financial Advisors at Covenant Trust will work alongside your legal counsel to help create a comprehensive estate strategy tailored to your goals. Let’s talk about how we can support your legacy planning. @August is National Make-A-Will Month – a timely reminder to make creating your Will a priority this year.
According to a 2025 bit.ly/3gGgPhw survey, 76% of U.S. adults don’t have a Will. If you’re one of them, now’s the time to get started. If you already have one, take a moment to review and update it so it reflects your current wishes and family situation.
Having a plan can:
✅ Protect your loved ones
✅ Preserve your legacy
✅ Support the causes you care about
Without a plan, your estate could face delays, unexpected costs, and results that don’t match your wishes.
The Financial Advisors at Covenant Trust will work alongside your legal counsel to help create a comprehensive estate strategy tailored to your goals. Let’s talk about how we can support your legacy planning. Covenant Trust ... See MoreSee Less
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Halfway there — have you voted yet?
There’s still time to cast your vote for Covenant Living at the Samarkand in The Santa Barbara Independent “Best of” Awards!
🏡 Best Retirement Residence
💙 Best Senior Care Services
Every vote matters — and every vote is a thank-you to our incredible staff and residents who make this place so special.
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2025 Best Of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll
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