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MONTECITO RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

CA · EIN 237425754 · $32.8M rev · operational · www.casadorinda.org
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The Montecito Retirement Association operates Casa Dorinda, a LifeCare Community in Montecito, California. It provides a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, focusing on dignity, security, and independence for its residents. The organization is a non-profit, tax-exempt entity.

activities · 41

what they do

direct service · 39
  • Apartment Holding and Fee Structure Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Development
    Imposes a 5% holding fee when an apartment is selected, applied toward the entrance fee, with deductions of $1,500 per person per month during a holding period of 2 to 8 months based on apartment update timelines.
  • Campus and Financial Operations Management Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Directs all operations of Casa Dorinda in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations according to MRA Board policies. Oversees financial management for both Casa Dorinda and the Montecito Retirement Association, and manages campus-wide operations including plant operations, security, IT, design, and project development.
  • Conducting marketing and charitable giving On-Site Community Amenities Management
    Manages marketing, sales, and events for prospective residents, and oversees charitable giving to local groups.
  • Conducting marketing, sales, and charitable giving On-Site Community Amenities Management
    Manages marketing, sales, and events for prospective residents, and oversees charitable giving to local groups.
  • Dining Services and Meal Accommodations Residential and Campus Dining Services
    Operates six dining venues across the campus, offering traditional wait staff service in the Main Dining Room and The Grill, and Health Services staff service in Personal Care, Memory Care, and Medical Center locations. Prepares customized menu items to accommodate dietary preferences and personal tastes for all residents, including catering and event planning for resident-hosted events.
  • Dining and Catering Services Residential and Campus Dining Services
    Operates six dining venues across the campus, offering traditional wait staff service in the Main Dining Room and The Grill, and Health Services staff service in other dining rooms. Prepares customized menu items to accommodate dietary preferences and personal tastes for all levels of care, and provides catering and event planning services for resident-hosted events including menu planning and décor.
  • Health & Fitness Center Operations Residential Fitness Center Access
    Provides residents with access to a 3,200 square foot fitness center including a pool, cardio and strength training rooms, Pilates studio with reformers, spa, and locker rooms. Offers staffed exercise classes, equipment orientation, and personalized exercise programs Monday through Friday.
  • Health & Fitness Services Residential Fitness Center Access
    Provides residents with access to fitness facilities including a cardio room, strength training room, Pilates studio with reformers, indoor pool, spa, and locker rooms. Offers exercise classes, equipment orientation, and individually designed exercise programs through a staffed Health & Fitness Center available Monday through Friday.
  • Provides comprehensive health services including medical care, therapy, personal care, memory care, clinic services, and social services to residents across all levels of care.
  • Health and Personal Care Services Continuing Care Retirement Communities
    Provides comprehensive health services including medical care, therapy, personal care, memory care, clinic services, and social services to residents across all levels of care.
  • Managing campus operations and administration Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Directs all operations of Casa Dorinda in compliance with regulations, oversees financial management, and manages campus-wide operations including apartment remodels, plant operations, security, IT, and design and project development.
  • Managing campus operations and resident services Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Oversees all financial management, campus-wide operations including apartment remodels, plant operations, security, IT, design and project development, and resident-centered services such as dining, housekeeping, and life enrichment.
  • Managing resident application and waiting lists HUD-Subsidized Senior Housing
    Maintains separate waiting lists for current residents and external applicants, with an approximate duration of 5 to 8 years. Requires applicants to be at least 62 years old, pay a non-refundable $750 processing fee, and a $5,000 refundable deposit.
  • Marketing, Sales, and Community Engagement On-Site Community Amenities Management
    Conducts marketing, sales, and events for prospective residents and manages charitable giving to local groups.
  • Marketing, Sales, and Community Engagement On-Site Community Amenities Management
    Conducts marketing and sales activities for prospective residents and manages charitable giving to local groups.
  • Offering resident enrichment activities Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Provides weekly resident activities and programs including cultural events, lectures, birthday lunches, bocce tournaments, live music, museum trips, arts and crafts, beach walks, ceramics classes, games such as mahjong and bridge, and winery outings.
  • Prepares a wide variety of menu items to accommodate personal tastes and dietary preferences for residents in all levels of care, across six dining venues including traditional wait staff service and health services staff service.
  • Prepares a wide variety of menu items to accommodate personal tastes and dietary preferences for residents across all levels of care, operating six dining venues with traditional wait staff service and catering options for resident-hosted events.
  • Prepares a wide variety of menu items to accommodate personal tastes and dietary preferences for residents in all levels of care across six dining venues, including traditional wait staff service and catering for resident-hosted events.
  • Organizational and Financial Oversight Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Directs all operations of Casa Dorinda in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, under policies set by the MRA Board of Directors. Oversees financial management for both Casa Dorinda and the Montecito Retirement Association.
  • Organizing resident activities and enrichment programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Provides weekly resident activities including cultural events, lectures, artistic activities, guest speaker series, and games, along with transportation to local events, to support resident well-being.
  • Organizing resident activities and events Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers weekly resident activities including cultural events, lectures, birthday lunches, bocce tournaments, live music, museum trips, arts and crafts, beach walks, ceramics classes, and games such as mahjong and bridge, with transportation provided to local events.
  • Providing catering and event planning
    Offers catering and event planning services for resident-hosted events, including menu planning and décor.
  • Providing comprehensive health and social services Continuing Care Retirement Communities
    Offers medical care, therapy, personal care, memory care, clinic services, and social services to residents, alongside managing resident-centered services including dining, housekeeping, and life enrichment.
  • Providing comprehensive health services Continuing Care Retirement Communities
    Offers medical care, therapy, personal care, memory care, clinic services, and social services to residents.
  • Providing health and fitness services Residential Fitness Center Access
    Offers residents private access to a 3,200 square foot fitness center with a cardio room, strength training room, Pilates studio, indoor pool, spa, and locker rooms. Provides exercise classes, equipment orientation, and individually designed exercise programs through a staffed Health & Fitness Center.
  • Providing health and wellness services Continuing Care Retirement Communities
    Offers comprehensive health services including medical care, therapy, personal care, memory care, clinic services, and social services. This is complemented by a staffed Health & Fitness Center with private access to fitness facilities, exercise classes, and individually designed exercise programs.
  • Providing resident transportation Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Offers transportation services to local events for residents.
  • Providing residential living and care services
    Offers customized apartment homes with six distinct floor plans, including cottage-style and historic mansion units, for residents aged 62 and older. This includes managing waiting lists, processing applications, and overseeing financial and campus-wide operations.
  • Providing residential living facilities Independent Living Unit Management
    Offers customized apartment homes with six distinct floor plans ranging from 440 to 1,700 square feet, including cottage-style and historic mansion units, updated to individual resident preferences and needs.
  • Resident Admissions and Waiting List Management HUD-Subsidized Senior Housing
    Manages a resident admissions process requiring applicants to be at least 62 years old, pay a $750 non-refundable processing fee, and a $5,000 deposit (80% refundable) upon placement. Maintains separate waiting lists for current residents and external applicants, with current wait times ranging from 5 to 8 years, particularly for two-bedroom and specialty units.
  • Resident Admissions and Waiting List Management HUD-Subsidized Senior Housing
    Maintains a waiting list for residency with an approximate duration of 5 to 8 years, including separate lists for current residents and external applicants. Requires applicants to be at least 62 years old, a $750 non-refundable processing fee, and a $5,000 deposit (80% refundable) per person. Imposes a 5% holding fee when an apartment is selected, with deductions of $1,500 per person per month during the holding period.
  • Resident Life Enrichment Programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers a wide range of programs and weekly activities including ceramics classes, guest speaker series, winery outings, artistic activities, bocce tournaments, cultural events, lectures, live music, museum trips, arts and crafts, beach walks, and games such as mahjong and bridge to support resident well-being and engagement.
  • Resident Life Enrichment Programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers a wide range of weekly activities including ceramics classes, guest lectures, cultural events, live music, museum trips, arts and crafts, beach walks, bocce tournaments, games (mahjong, bridge), and social gatherings. Organizes off-campus outings such as winery visits and provides transportation to local events to support resident engagement and well-being.
  • Resident-Centered Services Coordination Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Manages resident-centered services including dining, housekeeping, life enrichment, health and fitness, and campus-wide projects to ensure a cohesive and supportive living environment.
  • Resident-Centered Services Management Residential and Campus Operations Management
    Manages a range of resident-centered services including dining, housekeeping, life enrichment, health and fitness, and campus-wide improvement projects to support quality of life.
  • Residential Housing Management Independent Living Unit Management
    Offers customized apartment homes with six distinct floor plans ranging from 440 to 1,700 square feet, including specialty units such as cottage-style and historic mansion homes. Manages apartment remodels and updates based on resident preferences and oversees holding periods of 2 to 8 months while units are prepared.
  • Residential Housing Management and Customization
    Offers customized apartment homes with six floor plans ranging from 440 to 1,700 square feet, including specialty units such as cottage-style and historic mansion homes. Manages apartment remodels and updates according to resident preferences, with oversight of design, project development, and plant operations.
  • Provides transportation to local events for residents.
capacity building · 2
  • Accreditation and Organizational Compliance CARF and Sanctuary Accreditation Services
    Maintains a five-year term of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), reflecting adherence to high standards in operations and service delivery.
  • CARF Accreditation and Quality Assurance CARF and Sanctuary Accreditation Services
    Maintains a five-year term of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), reflecting adherence to high operational and service standards.
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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Dining Services
Offers six dining venues including The Casa Main Dining Room (fine dining) and The Grill (casual dining), with menus accommodating various dietary preferences and levels of care
Health Services
Includes Medical Center, Therapy Services, Personal Care, Memory Care, Clinic, and Social Services overseen by the Senior Director of Health Services
Life Enrichment
On-campus and off-campus activities including cultural events, lecture series, bocce league, arts & crafts, ceramics classes, museum trips, and resident committees
LifeCare Community
A comprehensive program offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services to residents, ensuring continuity of care as needs change.
LifeCare Program
Comprehensive life care program providing housing, healthcare, and support services to seniors under a LifeCare and Services Plan Agreement
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • CARF International Network — Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for a five-year term.
  • Casa Dorinda Government — MONTECITO RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION operates under the Casa Dorinda brand for senior housing services.
  • MRA Board of Directors Government — Establishes policies that guide the operations of Casa Dorinda under the Montecito Retirement Association.
  • Music Academy of the West Partner — Provided photo credit, indicating a collaborative or promotional relationship with Casa Dorinda.