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Santa Barbara Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Barbara Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Barbara, CA
325 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Santa Barbara Memory Care is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Santa Barbara Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.

Santa Barbara Memory Care’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

Facility Direct Line (805) 429-4477
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Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #1227 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1227th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #757 / 1500Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 757th out of 1500 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #529 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
44%
Rank #1385 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1385th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
16 / 36
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 11, 2019
CountySanta Barbara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, and Santa Barbara Mgr, and administered by Lisa Gerr.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactLarry Hoffman, Administrator (per BBB, record updated May 2026)

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 41 citations 43 total visits 24 complaint visits 5 official inspections 18 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1301 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (310% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (667% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (350% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (70% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4110 This facility has 310% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 310% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 233 This facility has 667% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 667% worse Rank #1146 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1146th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 184 This facility has 350% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 350% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 13.3 This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4316 This facility has 169% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 169% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2413 This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1182 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1182nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 147 This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1810 This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
  • Multiple investigations from 2023 to 2025 substantiated deficiencies in staffing adequacy, medication mismanagement, and failure to issue timely refunds, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks.
  • Repeated citations involved failure to submit required reports timely, inadequate supervision leading to resident incidents, and poor facility cleanliness and maintenance, showing ongoing compliance challenges over several years.
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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Santa Barbara Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #74 / 1500
 85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Casa Dorinda
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara
360
Facility 360
CA AVG 104
Rank #34 / 1644
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2039 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
5
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
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32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #89 / 1500
 85.3% -Montecito Retirement Association-
Vista Del Monte Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley)
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 104
Rank #74 / 1644
Yes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 57
Rank #1869 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #147 / 1500
 75.6% A+Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, DougStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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AL
MC
Santa Barbara (Goleta)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1400
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #249 / 1500
 85.3% -Heritage House GroupPrivate Rooms
Santa Barbara Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 104
Rank #1227 / 1644
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
5
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1182 / 1388
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 3
Rank #1146 / 1160
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #757 / 1500
 44.4% -Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, And Santa Barbara Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Santa Barbara Memory Care is located in Santa Barbara, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Memory Care

What neighborhood is Santa Barbara Memory Care in?

Santa Barbara Memory Care is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

Who is the owner of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, and Santa Barbara Mgr, and administered by Lisa Gerr.

Is Santa Barbara Memory Care in a walkable area?

Santa Barbara Memory Care has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Santa Barbara Memory Care's occupancy is 44%.

How long has Santa Barbara Memory Care been in business?

Santa Barbara Memory Care has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Yes, Santa Barbara Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Lisa Gerr is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care.

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