Adult Disability Care in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.1% in Santa Barbara County)

83

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.4%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Santa Barbara County)

18

Medicare-certified home health agencies list University of California-Santa Barbara ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,298 University of California-Santa Barbara residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.1% in Santa Barbara County).

83 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

5.4% of University of California-Santa Barbara households have no vehicle (5.9% in Santa Barbara County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

University of California-Santa Barbara compared with Santa Barbara County and California

Census figure	University of California-Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.1%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	0.7%	2.7%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.9%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	41%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,000	$81,399	—

Older residents in towns around University of California-Santa Barbara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Isla Vista, CA	0.9 mi	326	7.6%
Goleta, CA	1.4 mi	5,293	6.0%
Eastern Goleta Valley, CA	3.9 mi	6,940	7.4%
Santa Barbara, CA	7.6 mi	18,046	8.7%
Montecito, CA	12 mi	3,021	4.0%
Santa Ynez, CA	20 mi	1,065	16%

Home health agencies serving University of California-Santa Barbara

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Simple Soul Home Health Care, Inc.	Van Nuys, CA	81 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 400-0130
Assisted Home Health	Santa Barbara, CA	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 569-2000
Nexus Home Health, Inc	Oxnard, CA	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 483-7540
Authentic Home Health Care, Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 241-4411
Vna Health	Santa Barbara, CA	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 965-5555

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Santa Barbara. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in University of California-Santa Barbara

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of University of California-Santa Barbara households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in University of California-Santa Barbara: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in University of California-Santa Barbara?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of University of California-Santa Barbara households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA