17. Shepard Place Apartments
City: Santa Barbara, CA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (805) 684-5589
Address: 1069 Casitas Pass Rd.
Description: This senior apartment complex for residents 55 and older is owned by the same people who own Rancho Franciscan. It features 169 garden-style apartments (1- and 2-bedroom), a swimming pool, a spa, and activities. Shepard Place is within walking distance of downtown Carpinteria and the beach. Residents sign a 12-month lease, then rent on a month-to-month basis after the lease expires. Monthly fees range from $1,215 to $1,305 for 1-bedroom apartments and $1,580 to $1,650 for 2-bedroom units.