Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Why we like it

• Memory care specialty

  Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

• Active lifestyle programs

  Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

• Dining program

  Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.

• Regulatory citation history

  Has received 11 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

• Substantiated complaints on file

  15 of 26 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.

Pricing

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care has a FYI Safety Score of 2.9 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 20 state citations and 15 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 19 inspections.

How much does Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care cost?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care starts at $7,350 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.

Does Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care offer memory care?

Yes, Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Memory Care.

Does Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care accept Medi-Cal?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care was on 2025-11-19. The facility has received 19 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care have?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care has 20 state citations and 15 verified complaints since 2021 across 19 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 2.9 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care been in operation?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care has been licensed for 7 years in Santa Barbara, California, with a licensed capacity of 50 beds.

Facility Details

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record

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