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Estela Cruz has worked at Vista del Monte for 17 years, nearly a third of the community’s history. She first started in the housekeeping department and then transferred to the…

With a simple wave of the hand, a Summer House resident scatters an interactive display of multicolored leaves projected onto a table while another basks in the Santa Barbara sunshine…

Sixty years—what a milestone! As we commemorate Vista del Monte’s 60th anniversary, it’s hard not to feel a swell of pride and gratitude. For six decades, this community has been…

Volunteer Experience Manager Mary Kott knew Front Porch’s communities were each taking action to support green initiatives. She just didn’t know how much they were doing until earlier this year….

At Vista del Monte, residents’ generosity fuels enhancements and charitable endeavors, fostering a spirit of giving amidst the vitality of Santa Barbara living.

For Judy Gilbert, the decision to move to Vista del Monte wasn’t simply about downsizing. The challenges of maintaining a home and the isolation that often came with it had…

Marjorie Elkin has been part of the Santa Barbara community for decades. She was born here in 1933 and graduated high school in 1950. She enjoys the fantastic Mediterranean climate,…

Amy Ross, Director of Resident Services, is our ‘go-to’ person, assisting with everything from settling in to handling personal matters. Her aim: your happiness.