Agenda Item B.4
PRESENTATION
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Master Plan on Aging Presentation
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation on the Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging.
BACKGROUND:
Over the next decade, California will experience a significant demographic shift, in which 1 in 4 people will be over age 60 by 2030. Older Californians will be more diverse, live longer, and contribute in new ways to make our state a vibrant place. There will also be challenges. Within that group:
• 1 in 3 live with a disability
• 1 in 3 struggle with poverty
• 1 in 5 have a chance of developing dementia
• 7 in 10 will need long-term care in their lifetime, whether at home or in a facility • Affordability and availability make housing a challenge This compelling data requires a significant response to ensure that community members are engaged, valued, and afforded equitable opportunities to thrive through all the ages and stages of life.
DISCUSSION:
California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), at https://mpa.aging.ca.gov, affirms the priority of the health and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities. Developed with extensive input from researchers, community members and stakeholders, the MPA offers a “blueprint” for aging across the lifespan that calls on government, the privat e sector, and philanthropy to prepare for the coming demographic changes. The MPA focuses on five Bold Goals including:
1 Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
• Housing for All Stages & Ages
• Health Reimagined
• Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation
• Caregiving That Works
• Affording Aging
Locally, comm unity members and leaders are working together to develop a Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging focused on age and disability -friendly community design. Such places are associated with economic success as well as happier, healthier residents of all ages. They include characteristics such as:
• Walkable neighborhoods
• Transportation options for car-free living
• Access to quality health and support services
• Opportunities to participate in community activities
• Housing that is affordable and adaptable
• Access to technologies that enable connection with others as well as independent living
Moreover, having a local plan opens the door to future funding and resources from state, federal and philanthropic sources. Additional information, including how to get involved, is available by visiting Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging at the Adult and Aging Network, http://www.sbcaan.org/master-plan-for-aging.
GOLETA STRATEGIC PLAN:
City-Wide Strategy:
2 SUPPORT COMMUNITY VITALITY AND ENHANCED RECREATI ONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Strategic Goals:
2.1 Provide community development for neighborhoods and social welfare assistance for disadvantaged and/or marginalized groups.
2.2. Strategic Goal: Support programs that enhance quality of life in the Goleta community such as recreation, public safety, human services, and cultural arts.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this report. If Council supports the efforts of the Master Plan on Aging, staff will provide access to the senior programs at the Goleta Community Center for data collection purposes.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
2 Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Master Plan on Aging Presentation
2. AARP Age-Friendly Communities Overview and Livability Index for Goleta, CA
3. Aging Well in Santa Barbara County Executive Summary
4. Why We Need a Master Plan for Aging
3 ATTACHMENT 1
Master Plan on Aging Presentation
4 Moving Forward with the Master Plan for Aging
5 • A blueprint for aging across the
lifespan
• Addressing the demographic shift
toward an older, more diverse
population
• Benefiting all ages and abilities,
across all sectors of the
community
• Creating age and disability
friendly communities by design
• Opening the door to future
resources and funding
Master Plan for Aging
6 5 Bold Goals
of the MPA
7 Action in Santa Barbara County
• Behavioral and mental health needs
(California Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission) • Counseling and case management
(Modernization of the Older Americans Act)
• Digital connections
(California Dept of Aging)
• Senior Nutrition Program
(California Dept of Aging)
• CalAIM Enhanced Care
(CenCal Health)
• Aging & Disability Resource Center
(AAA and ILRC)
8 Local Action
PHASE 1 (2021-2023)
• Addressed senior housing concerns via
Housing Element Updates
• Partnered with Caring Together Santa Barbara
County
• Community Forums
PHASE 2 (2023 – 2025)
• 1 of 15 regions to receive initial funding to
create a plan
• Conducting community assessment to
understand the experience of aging in our area
• Creating a plan anchored in local data and the
needs of local people
9 Over age 60:
• 1 in 3 struggle with poverty
• 1 in 3 live with a disability
• 1 in 5 have a chance of
developing dementia
• 7 in 10 need help at home or in
a facility
• Housing is unavailable and
unaffordable for many
1 in 4 people will be age
60 or older in 2030
10 Age Friendly Communities
• Walkable neighborhoods
• Transportation options
• Access to quality
services
• Opportunities to engage
in community activities
• Housing that is
affordable and adaptable
11 AARP’s Age-Friendly Network of Communities
Well-designed, age-friendly
communities foster economic
growth and make for happier,
healthier residents of all ages
and abilities.
The Network includes California,
9 other states, 1 territory, and
837 cities. Will Goleta be next?
We are here to assist you.
12 Joining the AARP Network
13 Member Benefits
• An organizing structure for community improvements that benefit people of all ages
• A process that fosters partnerships among community groups and local stakeholders
• Tools: expert guidance and support, best-practice resources, webinars, technical assistance, e-newsletters, connections to other communities • Results:
• 68% of communities advance a policy change
• 86% of communities overcome a barrier
14 AARP Livability Index – Goleta
Score determined:
• Housing
• Neighborhood
• Transportation
• Environment
• Health
• Engagement
• Opportunity
15 AARP Livability Index – Goleta
16 Moving Forward Together
Adult & Aging Network
SBCAAN.org
Master Plan for Aging
SBCAAN.org
/master
-
plan
-
for
-
aging
Margaret Weiss, MPH
Project Coordinator
mweiss@ilrc
-
trico.org
17 ATTACHMENT 2
AARP Age-Friendly Communities Overview and
Livability Index for Goleta, CA
18 America’s Population
Is Rapidly Aging
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034
the nation will have more people age 65 or older
than under 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 people in
the United States will be at least 65 years old.
This demographic shift presents an opportunity
for communities that are prepared. Well-
designed, age-friendly communities foster
economic growth and make for happier,
healthier residents of all ages.
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States
and Communities supports the work of local,
regional and state governments as they prepare
for the nation’s changing demographics.
Established in 2012, the network includes
towns, cities, counties and states that have
made a commitment to being more livable for
people of all ages, and especially older adults.
The program’s framework equips local leaders
and residents with resources for assessing the
needs of older adults related to housing and
transportation options, access to key services,
and opportunities to participate in community
activities. Once identified, those needs can be
incorporated into an action plan.
AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
An age-friendly community is livable for people of all ages Membership in the network:
• Serves as an organizing structure for making
community improvements
• Fosters partnerships among community
groups and local stakeholders
• Provides resources for identifying and
assessing community needs
• Enables community improvements that
benefit people of all ages
Membership provides local leaders with:
• Access to expert-led webinars and technical
assistance from livability professionals
• Connections to a national network of more
than 700 enrolled communities
• A private group forum for discussions, asking
questions and finding answers
• Support, guidance and best-practice
resources from AARP about creating an
action plan and documenting progress
Membership in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly
States and Communities is free!
Membership matters:
• 68% of communities successfully advanced
policy changes
• 86% of communities overcame barriers
• More than 100 million people in the United
States live in a community that is committed
to being age-friendly.
Age-Friendly Communities
Are Livable for
People of All Ages
aarp.org/livable
a
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: “Demographic Turning Points for the United States: Population Projections for 2020 to 2060,” Current Population Reports, P25-1144, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, D.C., 2020 AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES DATA : 2022 Member List and Survey 19 The 8 Domains of Livability is the framework used
by states and communities enrolled in the network
to organize and prioritize their work. The availability and quality of these community features impact the
well-being of older adults and people of all ages.
The Age-Friendly Program Process
ENROLLMENT YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 5YEARS 3 – 5
• Website: AARP.org/AgeFriendly or
AA
RP.org/Livable
• Ema
il: [email protected]
• F
acebook: /AARPLivableCommunities
• Tw itter: @AARPLivable
• Fr
ee Newsletter: AARP.org/LivableSubscribe
• Lo
cate Your AARP State Office:
A ARP.org/States or call 1-888-687-2277
Enrolling in the Network
Communities enroll individually or as part of a region. A governor can choose to enroll an entire state. All towns, villages, townships, boroughs, cities, counties and states seeking to enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities are required to submit a membership application. The community must also provide a letter of commitment signed by the jurisdiction’s highest elected official (e.g., a governor, mayor, county executive) or a legislative body can pass and provide a resolution in support of membership.
Learn more and find the membership application via AARP.org/AgeFriendly.
The Program Steps
Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States
and Communities commit to an assessment process
and cycle of continuous improvement, the steps of
which typically require the member community to:
1. Es
tablish a way to include older residents in all
stages of the age-friendly process
2. Co
nduct a community needs assessment
(AARP provides survey examples and access to an
online tool)
3. De
velop an action and evaluation plan based on the
assessment results and submit to AARP for review
4. Im
plement the plan and work toward its goals
5. As
sess the impact of implementing the plan and
submit progress reports
6. Sh
are solutions, successes and best practices
across the age-friendly network
7. R
epeat!
LEARN MORE, GET IN TOUCH
OR SCAN THIS CODE
Join the network
Conduct a community
needs assessment
Implement the
action plan, and
track progress
Develop an action plan
Evaluate the impact of the work,
and create a progress report
Continue assessing community
needs, setting goals, implementing
plans and evaluating progress
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20 Goleta, California
Community Level: City
Location: California > Santa Barbara County
Population: 32,142
2023 average city score
48 232023 lowest
city score
73 2023 highest
city score
0 100
58 The overall
livability
index score
for Goleta,
California is
58. This is in the
top half of
communities
in the U.S.
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21 Category Scores
These are the category scores for Goleta, California. Explore the metrics and policies behind the numbers.
0 10047
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Housing
Affordability and Access
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Zero-step entrances 62.0% of
units 53.8%
Availability of multi-
family housing
43.8% of
units are
multi-family
43.2% of
units are
multi-family
8.7%
Housing costs $1,787 per
month
$2,084 per
month
$803
Housing cost burden
29.7% of
income spent
on housing
25.0% of
income spent
on housing
12.8%
Availability of
subsidized housing
144.8 units
per 10,000
people
0.8 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local inclusive design laws
State and local laws that make housing accessible for people of all No Policy 22 abilities
State and local housing trust funds
State and local funds that support the development and
preservation of affordable housing
County Policy
State manufactured housing protections
State laws guaranteeing notice and/or first right of purchase to residents of manufactured housing communities prior to sale No Policy
State foreclosure prevention and protection
State policies and programs that protect homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure
No Policy
State accessory dwelling unit support
State laws that facilitate the creation of local accessory dwelling units.
State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
23 0 10057
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Neighborhood
Proximity and Security
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Access to grocery
stores and farmers
markets
1.0 stores
and markets 0.0
Access to parks 4.3 parks 0.0
Access to libraries 0.1 libraries 0.1 libraries 0.0
Access to jobs by
transit 3102.6 jobs 0.0
Access to jobs by
auto 18329.8 jobs 5314.7
Diversity of
destinations
0.91 (Index
from 0 to 1)
0.86 (Index
from 0 to 1)
0.42 Activity density
9210.0 jobs
and people
per sq. mi.
7944.1 jobs
and people
per sq. mi.
198.4
Crime rate
251.0 crimes
per 10,000
people
257.3 crimes
per 10,000
people
197.4
Vacancy rate 3.9% of units
are vacant
4.9% of units
are vacant
12.5%
Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local TOD programs
24 State and local TOD programs
State and local programs that support transit-oriented
development
No Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
25 0 10054
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Transportation
Safety and Convenience
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Frequency of local
transit service
0.4 buses and
trains per
hour
0.0 ADA-accessible
stations and vehicles
18.8% of
stations and
vehicles are
accessible
82.2% of
stations and
vehicles are
accessible
82.2%
Walkability
10.44 trips
per
household
per day
6.17 Congestion
29.1 hours
per person
per year
0.0 Household
transportation costs
$15,069 per
year
$16,848
Speed limits 32.7 miles
per hour 29.3
Crash rate
4.0 fatal
crashes per
100,000
people per
year
11.0 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
26 State and local Complete Streets policies
State and local Complete Streets policies State Policy
State human services transportation coordination
State human services transportation coordination councils State Policy State volunteer driver policies
State policies that remove barriers to volunteer driver programs State Policy State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
27 0 10048
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Environment
Clean Air and Water
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Drinking water
quality
3.70% of
people are
exposed to
violations
0.01% of
people are
exposed to
violations
0.00%
Regional air quality
2.7 unhealthy air
quality days
per year
5.0 unhealthy air
quality days
per year
3.9 Near-roadway
pollution
19.86% of
people are
exposed
0.00%
Local industrial
pollution
0.00 RSEI
Score from 0
to 13,248
0.00 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State utility disconnection policies
State date-based policies prohibiting disconnection of utility service
No Policy
Local multi-hazard mitigation plans
FEMA-approved local multi-hazard mitigation plans City Policy, County Policy State energy efficiency scorecard
State Policy
28 State policies that support energy-efficient buildings, facilities, and appliances
State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
29 0 10087
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Health
Prevention, Access and
Quality
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Smoking prevalence
9.1% of
adults smoke
regularly
18.8%
Obesity prevalence
19.3% of
adults are
obese
25.6% of
adults are
obese
35.2%
Access to exercise
opportunities
93.4% of
people have
access
64.8%
Healthcare
professional shortage
areas
0.0 (Index
from 0 to 25)
0.0 (Index
from 0 to 25) 12.0
Preventable
hospitalization rate
18.5 preventable
hospitalizations
per 1,000
patients
38.2 Patient satisfaction
80.0% of
patients are
satisfied
84.4% of
patients are
satisfied
69.0%
Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local smoke-free laws
State Policy
30 State and local laws that prohibit smoking in workplaces, restaurants, and bars
State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
31 0 10061
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Engagement
Civic and Social Involvement
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Broadband cost and
speed
42.1% of
residents
have high-
speed,
competitively-
priced service
73.8%
Opportunity for civic
involvement
6.1 organizations
per 10,000
people
11.9 organizations
per 10,000
people
8.0 Voting rate 57.1% of
people voted 63.6%
Social involvement
index
1.26 (Index
from 0 to 2.5)
1.02 Cultural, arts, and
entertainment
institutions
4.4 institutions
per 10,000
people
1.9 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State barriers to community broadband
Absence of state policies that prevent or discourage communities from operating public broadband networks
No Policy
Early, absentee, or mail-in state voting laws
32 Early, absentee, or mail-in state voting laws
State laws allowing early, no-excuse absentee, or mail-in voting; State Policy Local human rights commissions
Local human rights commissions No Policy
Municipal LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination laws
T otal score of 75 or greater from the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index
No Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
33 0 10054
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: T op Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Opportunity
Inclusion and Possibilities
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value
& Measure T ertile
2023
Median US
City
Income inequality 0.48 (Index
from 0 to 1)
0.48 (Index
from 0 to 1) 0.45
Jobs per worker 0.66 jobs per
worker
0.70 jobs per
worker
0.70 High school
graduation rate
89.7% of
students
graduate
96.0% of
students
graduate
89.7%
Age diversity 0.86 (Index
from 0 to 1)
0.83 (Index
from 0 to 1)
0.84 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
Local government creditworthiness
Local government AAA general obligation bond rating No Policy State and local minimum wage increase
State and local minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage and is adjusted for increases in the cost of living State Policy
State expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act
State policies that expand upon the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide additional leave benefits to workers State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for State Policy 34 the aging of the U.S. population
35 Characteristics of Goleta, California
Demographics
T otal Population:
32,142
Climate
2022 T emperature January July
Lowest 41° 57°
Average 52° 70°
Highest 64° 83°
2022 Avg. Precipitation January July
0" 0"
Black/African American: 3%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic/Latino: 34%
White: 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native: <1%
Age 50+: 32%
Age 65+: 14%
% of the population with a disability: 9%
Life Expectancy: 81 years old
Households Without a Vehicle: 5%
Median Household Income: $104,604
% of the population with income below poverty: 10%
Upward Mobility: 90Characteristics Sources
36 Use the Map to Explore Goleta, California in Detail
T ake a deeper dive into a neighborhood with our interactive map that includes layers of category scores, metrics and demographic information. See how livability varies from one neighborhood to the next.
T otal Score
No Data 0 - 46 46 - 50 50 - 53 53 - 57 57+
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39 ATTACHMENT 3
Aging Well in Santa Barbara County Executive Summary
40 AGING WELL IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Moving Forward with the California Master Plan for Aging
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 1Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 1 10/9/23 1:11 PM10/9/23 1:11 PM 41 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is not a plan simply for today’s older adults. Instead, it is a blueprint for aging across the lifespan. The Master Plan for Aging calls on all California communities to build a California for All Ages & Abilities: for older Californians currently living through the many different stages of the second half of life; for younger generations who can expect to live longer lives than their elders; for communities of all ages – family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and caregivers – surrounding older adults and people with disabilities. As Cal- ifornians, we can create communities where people of all ages and abilities are engaged, valued, and afforded equitable opportunities to thrive as we age, how and where we choose. — CA Master Plan for Aging
The California Master Plan for Aging (MPA) is underway in Santa Barbara County. Since October 2021, service providers, stakeholders, and local leaders have joined together to forge priorities and recommendations aligned with the MPA vision of building an integrated system of accessible and affordable long-term care for an aging population.
The MPA offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address long-standing systemic challenges which have stymied service providers, funders, and policymakers for decades.
Addressing issues through a siloed system of care funded through short term budget and grant funding cycles is no longer sufficient to meet the growing needs of a burgeoning aging and more diverse population. By 2030, one in four Californians will be 60 or old- er, and Santa Barbara County is no exception. Long-term growth forecasts indicate that Santa Barbara County’s elderly population will grow by over 118% percent by 2060.
The
older adult population will be more diverse and an increasing number of older adults will identify as living with a disability.
The time has come to adopt a long-term strategy that will address the inter-related and often complex issues facing older adults, families, and communities.
By this report, the Santa Barbara County Adult & Aging Network (AAN) is calling upon community leaders, county and city planners, and human service and health care providers to take a fundamentally different and comprehensive approach through the California Master Plan for Aging.
The California Master Plan for Aging Opportunity
The Master Plan for Aging offers a paradigm shift away from fragmented programs that target a specific demographic or a specific need toward a more holistic approach that recognizes aging as a multi-faceted journey experienced by everyone. This new mindset places the needs of older adults and people with disabilities into every aspect of plan- ning and policy-making as a means of improving the quality of life for residents of all ages. It requires a shift from the past legacy of short term programs and opportunities to a more comprehensive and sustainable system of integrated services and supports. 1 Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 2-3Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 2-3 10/9/23 1:11 PM10/9/23 1:11 PM 42 The results will benefi t not only the burgeoning aging population, but will also alleviate pressure for younger generation family members and communities who are
working overtime to fi ll the gaps in care. Harnessing the MPA vision will support an age-and disability-friendly fu- ture for everyone in Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara County is well positioned to seize this op- portunity and leverage the state resources committed
to achieving these ambitious, but necessary, goals. The county has a strong network of providers in health and so- cial services, and government and public leaders are rec- ognizing the need for creating age-and-disability-friendly communities. There is also tremendous potential in the
thousands of members of the county’s aging adult and dis- ability communities whose voices will undoubtedly pro-
vide direction and support for the process.
Local Implementation
In October 2021, AAN invited service providers,
stakeholders and local leaders to come together in a
countywide forum to launch local MPA planning and
prioritization. With broad community discussion
and input, two of the MPA’s fi ve bold goals were cho- sen as fi rst priorities for local MPA implementation:
1) Housing for All Stages & Ages; and
2) Caregiving That Works. A third goal, Health Reimag- ined, was explored at the opening forum and has since
emerged as a third priority for implementation.
The launch was followed by research and the develop-
ment of preliminary recommendations on the priority
goals conducted by an AAN MPA Ad Hoc Advisory Com-
mittee (Committee) in cooperation with Caring Togeth-
er Santa Barbara County (CTSBC), a regional collabora-
tive network of health and human service providers.
The Committee and CTSBC also gathered and reviewed
data to better understand the experience of aging in
Santa Barbara County today. Information was obtained
through surveys of local caregivers, a community care-
giving solutions pilot, and data research from the 2020 United States census, the California Department of Fi-
nance, the California Master Plan for Aging, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Santa Barbara
County Association of Governments, and many other
sources.
Additionally, interviews and listening sessions
were conducted in late 2022 and in 2023 with mem-
bers of the Committee and with select service providers from the AAN.
A Snapshot of Aging in
Santa Barbara County
The data gathering and review process provided a snap-
shot of some of the pressure points in the current ex-
perience of aging in Santa Barbara County. These cen-
ter around challenges to affording aging and accessing
housing and levels of care appropriate to different stages in the aging journey. Older adults and people with dis- abilities are increasingly living without basic necessities required for healthy aging due to a lack of affordable in- home care and a shortage of home care providers, long
waiting lists for affordable housing and senior housing facilities, and increased rental evictions, often leading to homelessness. Behavioral health challenges and a lack of services for older and disabled adults with complex needs were repeatedly raised as concerns that require immedi- ate attention.
Behind this list of issues lie stories of countless individuals, families, and caregivers whose lives, safety, and well-be- ing are at stake. The data and anecdotal stories reveal that older adults are particularly vulnerable today. Recent hard-hitting challenges - the pandemic and natural disas- ters, the economy and infl ation, the housing crisis and an historic caregiver shortage, the rise in cognitive disability and behavioral health issues, to name a few - have created a vortex of vulnerability and distress for older adults and people with disabilities.
Fortunately, the MPA provides a framework and state
support to help meet the challenge. Resources are al-
ready fl owing into Santa Barbara County through several grants to strengthen home and community-based aging
related supports. These include a grant from the Califor- nia Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to address the unmet behavioral and mental
health needs of seniors, funding from the Modernization of the Older Americans Act to support home and commu-
nity-based counseling and case management to seniors,
and grants from the California Department of Aging to
address isolation through digital connections and to
improve infrastructure and fi nancial support for the
Senior Nutrition Program.
CenCal Health, Santa Barbara County’s Medi-Cal pro-
vider, is participating in the California Advancing and In- novating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), a fi ve year systems change initiative to improve care and outcomes for Medi-Cal
enrollees, especially those with the most complex needs.
CalAIM seeks to reduce patient or short-term nursing
home stays through integrated models of “whole person”
care and coordinated health and social services.
The MPA vision to achieve a statewide network of Aging
and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) is taking root
in Santa Barbara County. A new ADRC formed jointly
with the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
(the local Area Agency on Aging) and the Independent
Living Resource Center, is providing equitable access to 2 3
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Preparing to leverage and coordinate future MPA re-
sources and initiatives will be an important next step in local MPA planning. It will require dedication from lead- ership across multiple sectors and engagement with lo-
cal residents from diverse communities throughout the
county. This work will be conducted with the support of a Local Aging & Disability Action Planning Grant pro-
vided by the California Department of Aging to facilitate the development of a comprehensive local MPA by March
2025. Another grant, awarded to CTSBC by the Califor-
nia Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CA-
CHI) and funded by the California Department of Public
Health, will support engagement and progress toward
one of the MPA goals, Caregiving that Works. With this
support, Santa Barbara County has the potential to build a model of age-and disability-friendly living that all its residents deserve.
Aging is changing and it’s
changing California. Califor-
nia’s over-6o population is pro-
jected to diversify and grow
faster than any other age
group. By 2030, 10.8 million
Californians will be an older
adult, making up one-quarter
of the state’s population.
—CA Master Plan for Aging
NEXT STEP RECOMMENDATIONS
Data Gathering & Community
Listening While the preliminary data review in
the first phase of MPA planning provides a snapshot of
the status of older adults and people with disabilities, it also points to knowledge gaps. Additional quantita-
tive and qualitative research and analysis is needed to better understand and interpret the complex array of
challenges relayed in interviews and discussions with
service providers across the spectrum of adult, aging,
and disability services and programs. Most important-
ly, older adults and people living with disabilities need to be given opportunities to speak about their direct
experiences and needs in a changed, post-pandemic
environment. Special attention must be paid to engag-
ing communities of color, minority groups, and those
who have been historically underrepresented and
marginalized.
Housing For All Stages & Ages
Older adults have complex and changing needs
throughout the stages of aging related to income, mo-
bility, increased disability, transportation, caregiving needs, and healthcare access. The age-related system
of care needs a continuum of integrated housing and
care options that align with the stages of aging, includ- ing affordable in-home supports to prevent premature
institutionalization or homelessness.
Santa Barbara County has exemplary models of af-
fordable integrated housing programs such as Garden
Court, the Golden Inn and Village, and the new Har-
ry’s House to help inform a plan for expanded housing
options throughout the county. A local MPA must in-
clude strategies for expanding on some of the region’s
successful housing resources to meet the growing
need for affordable housing with supports, and draw
upon model programs for meeting the rising need for
cognitive and memory care.
The next phase of MPA planning should include en-
gagement with developers, realtors, health care pro-
viders, and Housing Element planners to ensure in-
tegrated planning, policies, and budgeting through
the next steps of the Housing Element planning and
implementation process.
“Housing that works is
housing that takes into
account the needs of aging.”
— Margot Kushel, MD,
Director Benioff Homelessness
& Housing Initiative
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bara County has a caregiver shortage resulting in a
lack of access to vital caregiving support across all in- come levels. There are many contributing factors to
the caregiver shortage, including an undervalued and
underpaid caregiving workforce earning less than half
of California’s median annual income and a service
delivery gap for middle income seniors who cannot
afford the high costs of care.
The shortage of affordable housing also impacts the
shortage in the caregiving workforce. Caregivers and
family members often cannot afford to live within com-
muting distance of those who need their care, whether
at
home or in congregate settings. Even seniors who
are well resourced and prepared for aging’s challenges
face obstacles to receiving care, including shortages in available private caregivers and a lack of access to as - sisted living and memory care when needed.
Addressing the caregiving shortage requires a multi-
pronged approach. A local MPA must integrate hous-
ing and caregiving needs and include strategies for
caregiver career path development and support for
family caregivers. Specific strategies must address
ways to increase support for unpaid family caregiv-
ers, ensure liveable wages and career path opportu-
nities for the caregiving workforce, connect families
and caregivers to respite and other resources in the
community, and address inequities in access to care
across income levels.
40% of the requests
for private pay caregiv-
ers are not fulfilled due
to staffing shortages,
scheduling, and lack of
affordability for private
pay care.
—CTSBC 2022 survey
The MPA Vision is “an age and ability friendly California in which the wish of the majority of older adults - to age safely and with dignity at home and as an integral part of their community - becomes an accessible and affordable
reality. — CA Master Plan for Aging
Health Reimagined
The vast majority of adults want to “age in place” – in the comfort of their own home and connected to their
communities (AARP 2011). Under the current struc-
ture of care, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is only available to those who qualify under Medi-Cal. The MPA
redefines traditional supports for older adult health and wellness which was previously focused on the healthcare and managed care systems of support. Health reimagined
is designed to ensure that older adults have affordable access to necessary services for living in a home setting of their choice through the different stages of aging.
The snapshot of aging provided in this report points to the need for a robust system of home and community-
based supports throughout the county. The next step in
MPA planning must include a mapping of existing home
and community-based services (HCBS) and gaps in ser-
vice delivery. Model HCBS programs and funding struc-
tures from other counties and jurisdictions should be re- viewed and considered for implementation with the goal
of designing a comprehensive system of health and social services that will meet the needs of Santa Barbara County residents and their caregivers.
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• How can Santa Barbara County best prepare to
meet the needs of its rapidly aging population?
• What services and systems currently exist and
what more will be needed by 2030?
• Are there best practices and programs to adopt
and, if so, who will be responsible for adopting and
managing them?
• What county investments can be made to ensure
adequate access to housing and caregiving in the
short term for older and disabled adults?
• What kind of leadership and infrastructure is
needed to build a fully integrated and well-function-
ing system of care across sectors?
• What kind of resources are needed and what state
and federal resources and opportunities can be
leveraged?
• How can the county ensure equity in access and
affordability across all economic groups and commu-
nities and in all parts of the county?
• How can the county mitigate ageism and recognize
the great strengths and vibrancy that older adults and
people with disabilities bring to the community?
In other words, what would a successful local MPA
and its implementation look like in Santa Barbara
County?
Answering these questions will require bold commit-
ments of time and focus. It will involve new ways of
working together in multi-disciplinary partnerships
and across government departments and community
sectors. AAN looks forward to partnering with a wide
range of stakeholders, leaders, and community mem-
bers to create an age-friendly county that secures
dignity, support, and a thriving personal and commu-
nity life for all residents.
The MPA challenges communities to embrace the goal of successful aging for all its residents. It lays the foun- dation for the role of civic leaders, government officials, agency directors, philanthropists, policymakers, and communities to help residents thrive in every life stage. The next phase of the MPA in Santa Barbara County will be to work together to decide the vision, strategies, and sustainability of a comprehensive local MPA with a timeline for implementation. AAN invites countywide participation and support to seize this unique opportunity and explore these core questions in the coming months:
More attention must be brought to the reality
that our population is rapidly aging, that there
will soon be as many people over 60 as under
19, and that groundbreaking solutions are need-
ed to ensure that older Californians and persons
with disabilities can remain in their communities
and thrive.
— Master Plan for Aging IMPACT Committee Report
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For more information and to participate in
California Master Plan for Aging planning and
activities in Santa Barbara County, please contact:
Barbara Finch
Children & Adult Network Director
Santa Barbara County Dept. of Social Services
[email protected]
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Why We Need a Master Plan for Aging
48 Every day until
2030, 10,000
Baby Boomers
will turn 65.
Californians age
65 or over have a
1 in 5 chance of
developing some
type of dementia.
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
7 out of 10
people will require
long term care in
their lifetime.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2020) Access to Caregiving
is a Growing Concern
By 2030, California will be
facing a shortage of as many
as 3.2 million care providers.
The number of
Alzheimer’s patients
over the age of 55
who will need care is
expected to grow by
97% in Santa Barbara
County by 2040
Source: CA Master Plan for Aging, 2021
Source: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Facts and Figures in California: Current Status and Future Projections, (2021) Caregiver wages are far below
the living wage for Santa Barbara
County. The hourly wage for
private-pay caregivers in Santa
Barbara County ranges from
$16-$25/hour
The hourly wage for IHSS providers was
recently increased to $17.22. The living
wage for one person with no children is
$24.85, with one child $47.49 and with
two children is $60.34
Source: Caring Together Santa Barbara County survey, 2022 Source: Glasmeier, Amy K. Living Wage Calculator. 2023.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Other/Mixed Race
2 Black
4 Asian
11 Latino, immigrant
34 22
Latino, US born
Caregivers in Santa Barbara County
Note: Universe includes employed individuals ages 25 to 64.
Data represent a 2014 through 2018 average. Source: Central Coast Regional Equity Study, December 2021.
In 2018, 73% of care providers identified as people of color Numbers in Percent
In SBC, an estimated
99,000 people, or 29%
of the adult population
are unpaid family
caregivers; nearly 1 in
4 family caregivers are
seniors taking care of
other seniors.
Source: Final Report on the Santa
Barbara County Community
Caregiving Initiative (2016-2022) and
Worn Out and Invisible, Family
Caregivers in Santa Barbara County
Why We Need a Master Plan for Aging
Source: CA Health Care Foundation (Jan 2023)
Join the Master Plan for Aging Coalition, and together we can make a difference! sbcaan.org
49 Santa Barbara County’s Population is
Aging and Changing
22% of the current population
in Santa Barbara County
is age 60 or older
4%
7%
11%
78%
Under 60 60-69 70-79 80 +
The number of seniors in California with
disabilities will increase by 135%, from
1.2 million in 2019 to 2.7 million in 2060.
1 in 3
people over t
he age of 60 in
Santa Barbara County live with a disability
Santa Barbara County Older Population Growth by 2060
0 17,500
35,000
52,500
70,000
2020: 99,102 2030: 113,407 2040: 118,341 2050: 126,199 2060: 130,778 Men Women
California Department of Finance, County Population Projections (2020-2060) Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, B18101, 2022 Source: “A Long Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors,” , Legislative Analyst’s Office (2016).Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020), ACS 1-Year Estimate Challenges to Affording Aging
in Santa Barbara County
$0
$1,500
$3,000
$4,500
$6,000
Single
Renter
Single
Own Home
Mortgage
Single
Own Home
No Mortg
Couple
Renter
Couple
Own Home
Mortgage
Couple
Own Home
No Mortg
Avg SS
Benefit
in SB
Max SSI
Benefit
Average
Income
Single Renter $3,626
Single Homeowner, with mortgage $3,992
Single Homeowner, no mortgage $2,174
Couple, Renter $4,771
Couple, Homeowner, with mortgage $5,137
Couple, Homeowner, no mortgage $3,319
$1,659
$1,134
Average Income $3,067
Social Security Covers Less Than Half of the Cost of Living in Santa Barbara County Cost of Living Monthly for
a 65+ senior in good health
Cost of Living (UMass Elder Index) vs. Social Security and SSI, 2021 Source: Umass Boston 2022 Elder Index and Social Security Office of Retirement & Disability Policy OASDI Beneficiaries by State & County (2021) of households with
one or more people
aged 60 or above
receive food stamps
or participate in the
Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP)
33%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022: ACI 1-Year Estimates, S2201 Source: Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care 2023 Point In Time Count.
43.8%
of homeless adults are
over the age of 55 in
Santa Barbara County
and have high rates of
disability (39 % mental
health, 27% physical, 9%
developmental, 29%
chronic health condition).
Source: CA Department of Aging, Master Plan for Aging Data Dashboard <100% FPL 6.5%
100-199% FPL 15.5%
> 200% FPL and <
Elder Index Standar
d
14.2%
Total share of seniors in
economic hardship
36.2%
Senior Poverty
Average Social Security Benefit
Maximum SSI Benefit
<100% FPL
100-199% FPL
> 200% FPL and < Elder Index Standard
0% 4% 8% 12% 16%
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