325 W Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
36 beds • Est. 2019 (7 years) • Get directions
23 serious and 19 minor state citations and 26 verified complaints since 2022 across 42 inspections. Substantiated findings include a recurring pattern of billing and financial violations: the facility charged unauthorized late fees of $100 to $250 over a 30-month period, failed to issue a timely refund following a resident's death, and did not refund pre-admission fees to 2 residents who never moved in. A 2025 investigation found that a resident's prescription medication was missing at the time of discharge, later discovered in a staff desk drawer and delivered to the resident's new facility 18 days after discharge. A credible witness documented dried feces and used adult briefs in facility hallways. Separately, state inspectors and family members reported front gate wait times of up to 45 minutes to 1 hour on multiple occasions, and a family was unable to obtain a resident's medical records for over 2 years despite repeated requests. The facility has undergone multiple management and personnel changes during this period.
Santa Barbara Memory Care is a 36-bed senior living community in Santa Barbara. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.
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 23 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
26 of 53 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
Est. starting from $4,500/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
325 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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