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Santa Barbara area — real local rates
Care costs typically rise 3–5% annually
Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties — Updated June 2026
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| Company | Phone | Coverage | Medicare | Hospice | Rate | Care Mgmt | Min Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (805) 687-8766 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $43–$60/hr | $185/hr | 6 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 569-2008 | SB & Ventura | Yes | Yes | $40–$45/hr | — | 4 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 335-1200 | SB & Ventura | Yes | — | $44–$50/hr | — | 4 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 324-4477 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $38–$41/hr | — | 4 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 570-3275 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $45–$60/hr | — | 6 hr min / Private RN $150–$250/hr | |
| (805) 350-4764 | Santa Barbara | — | — | $43–$46/hr | — | 5 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 564-4221 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $42–$45/hr | — | 4 hr min / Private Nurse $100/hr | |
| (805) 962-0555 | Santa Barbara | — | — | $43–$48/hr | — | 4 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 687-7777 | Santa Barbara | — | — | $45–$65/hr | — | 1 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 409-8234 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $43–$47/hr | $185/hr | 4 hr min (caregiver) | |
| (805) 284-0221 | SB & Ventura | — | — | $45–$50/hr | — | 5 hr min (caregiver) |
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Phone
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(805) 883-8800Local rates sourced from Santa Barbara Home Care Referral Service directory, last updated August 2026. Costs are estimates; actual rates vary by provider and care level.