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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.

September 22 is national Falls Prevention Awareness Day, As a leading provider of senior housing, Front Porch understands that falls can be prevented and shares simple steps you can take…

The joy of hearing a favorite song. The comfort of smelling cookies baking in the oven. The sense of connection that comes from being with others. At Summer House, a…

Helen McCann had just lost her husband when she started thinking about where she wanted to live. She knew it wasn’t in the home they once shared that was now…