Articles by author: Mission Terrace

Mission Terrace spares no expense and effort in making sure the residents are comfortable.

Read about Mission Terrace's fine dining in Santa Barbara's Independent.com:

Imagine a place where the executive chef, Andrew Gibson, formerly of Bacara’s Spa Café, comes to you to discuss the menu, a dietician works around your preferences to structure a nutritionally perfect meal especially for you… and, you can eat it in your pajamas!

Have you ever had cream in your coffee? Not milk. Not even half-and-half. Cream. There is a difference; cream is silkier, more decadent. The kind of thing called for on special occasions.

It is always a pleasure to share the lovely letters we receive from former residents and their families. It is also a way for us to recognize the great work our staff does on a daily basis. Thanks go out all around!

The family of F.H. would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the care given to him at your facility during your stay. All of the staff was helpful and patient. Whenever we had questions, or even demands during this stressful time, they were always handled with the utmost professionalism.

When you first walk down the halls of Mission Terrace, it almost seems like you’re walking back into the past. Now, I don’t mean that Mission Terrace doesn’t have the latest and best medical equipment, because it does. And the luxurious surroundings are timeless rather than old-fashioned. But there is a sense of the past, and it soon becomes apparent what is creating that sense.

It’s the uniforms.

Enjoy a new slideshow video on YouTube highlighting the elegant décor of Mission Terrace. Said to resemble more of a luxury resort than a convalescent hospital, Mission Terrace prioritizes comfort and an exceptional quality of life by providing an elegant atmosphere with graceful furnishings, collected artwork, abundant orchid arrangements, and lovely gardens to help our residents feel they are enjoying a comfortable respite at their home away from home.

Hello, everyone! I’m a resident at Mission Terrace, and will probably be so for awhile. I’m going to be giving my take on what makes this place so very special, and such a good choice for rehabilitation and elder care. I hope that you’ll read along as I take you on a virtual journey inside this wonderful place.

The Five-Star Quality Rating for nursing homes come from:

• Health Inspections
• Staffing
• Quality Measures

A star rating is provided for each of these three sources, then these three ratings are combined to calculate an overall rating. Five stars is the maximum number awarded and indicates an excellent facility.

Another wonderful thank you letter dedicated to the staff at Mission Terrace. Thank you for the excellent job you all do every day!

"My husband, R.P.J., has stayed at Mission Terrace on three occasions. He came from Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital for recovery from pneumonia and general weakness. As with his previous stays, his care was compassionate and kind."

The Fiesta Flower Girls visited Mission Terrace on Tuesday to spread some Fiesta cheer to all the residents who couldn't make it to the festivities themselves! Their lovely smiles and young spirits were a delight to residents and visitors alike!