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Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
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Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

1820 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

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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.

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Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #1124 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1124th 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
8 years in operation Rank #747 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 747th out of 1497 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: 75 / 100 Rank #562 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd 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
64%
Rank #1108 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1108th 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
32 / 50
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 10, 2018
CountySanta Barbara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is legally operated by Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC and Integral Sl Mgmt, and administered by Tyler Barnes.

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 20 citations 21 total visits 10 complaint visits 5 official inspections 6 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.

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

Rank #1156 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th 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: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (267% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (31% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% 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. 2010 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% 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. 113 This facility has 267% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 267% worse Rank #1070 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1070th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% 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. 2116 This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1013 This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #845 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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. 67 This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
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. 610 This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better

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 November 19, 2025, substantiated restricting two residents' movement but cited only one deficiency related to dementia care wandering space.
  • September 6, 2024, inspection found three deficiencies including multiple medication errors affecting 12 residents and 13 caregivers lacking proper criminal record clearance, posing immediate health and safety risks.
  • Between 2022 and 2025, repeated substantiated complaints involved inadequate supervision causing resident falls and elopement, failure to report incidents timely, and unsafe resident care environments.
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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 64.0% -Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC And Integral Sl MgmtStudio / Suite
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara 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).
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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
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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
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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

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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.
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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 Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

What neighborhood is Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara in?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

Who is the owner of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is legally operated by Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC and Integral Sl Mgmt, and administered by Tyler Barnes.

Is Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara in a walkable area?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara's occupancy is 64%.

How long has Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara been in business?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara?

No, Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara?

Tyler Barnes is the administrator of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara.

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