325 W Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
36 beds • Est. 2019 (7 years) • Get directions
Since 2021, state inspectors have cited Santa Barbara Memory Care 43 times (24 serious, 19 minor) and confirmed 26 complaints across 42 inspections. State inspectors confirmed old dried feces in the hallways and soiled diapers left near toilets. Staff acknowledged areas had been missed, and a former administrator said cleaning happened weekly with volunteers assisting. Families reported waiting 45 minutes to an hour at the front gate to be let in, and state inspectors ran into the same problem on multiple visits. On one visit, an inspector had to use a staff-provided access code just to enter. The home was cited for multiple financial failures: not refunding 2 residents' pre-admission deposits after they paid to hold rooms but never moved in, not issuing a refund within 15 days of a resident's death, and not honoring the rate terms in a resident's admission agreement. A family asked for their loved one's medical records in 2022 and still had not received them by 2024. Inspectors also confirmed the home failed to keep an outdoor bird area free of insects. Several other complaints, including concerns about residents' personal care, were investigated and not confirmed.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
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.
Serious safety concerns
24 serious and 19 minor citations across 42 state inspections, with 26 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
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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