Goleta Magazine 2022-2023 - 49

BUSINESS FEATURE
MARIPOSA AT ELLWOOD SHORES
A Slice of Paradise
for Goleta's Senior
Community
BY VALER I E CANT EL L A
director of sales and marketing, " We
are a team of serving-hearted people
who work tirelessly to foster resident
independence while respecting
individuality, choice, dignity, and
privacy. "
During the pandemic, the team of 50
local staff members proactively and
diligently implemented practices to
keep some of Goleta's most vulnerable
residents safe. Frequent testing,
vaccinations clinics, and regular
communication were part of their
successful strategy. They communicated
closely with residents' families
to inform them of the safety precautions
and keep them apprised of
their loved ones when they couldn't
visit them.
With the firm commitment of their
staff to safety, Mariposa continued
to provide exceptional and essential
services. Despite the challenges
of the pandemic, Mariposa experienced
a 45% revenue jump in the
past two years, and their campus
is now fully occupied. The families
of Goleta and Santa Barbara have
come to trust Mariposa as a wonderful
option for senior living.
Westmont Living, the owner of
Mariposa at Ellwood Shores, has
provided exceptional care to seniors
for more than 20 years throughout
communities in California and
Oregon, with three facilities in Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Bonilla
says
Mariposa loves
the
close-knit Goleta community where
the locals respect and look out for
one another. They are thrilled to be
serving our community.
Opposite, top left: Executive Director Peter Bonilla and his dedicated team of staff. Opposite, bottom: A resident utilizing the
community garden. Top, center: A couple of residents enjoying the sunshine in the property's outdoor space. Top, right, (l-r):
Nicholas Begane and Peter Bonilla of Mariposa at Ellwood Shores receiving award for Community Business of the Year with Vince
Caballero of Union Bank.
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