Oak Cottage sits in a very walkable part of Santa Barbara (Walk Score 75), so most errands can be done on foot. The two-story building has 50 beds and has focused on memory care for 8 years, with programs built around Alzheimer’s and dementia support instead of general assisted living.
Rooms come as studios or suites. Right now the community has 32 of its 50 beds filled, a 64% occupancy rate, which leaves some open spots for new residents. Daily life includes set transportation trips and on-site fitness and recreation activities, which give the day some shape and repeat structure.
State inspections at Oak Cottage have looked closely at medication management, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.
For a family looking at memory care in Santa Barbara, Oak Cottage offers a walkable spot, a smaller building, and enough open beds to make a move happen soon.








