Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

Overview of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

Oak Cottages of Santa Barbara is one of the trusted senior living places in the city that offers an unmatched level of commitment, care, and compassion for its residents. With an emphasis on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, management strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs.

Oak Cottages of Santa Barbara provides personalized assisted living brought by its community features. All-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, unparalleled by its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with its service.

Facility Direct Line (805) 456-7270

50-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

64%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

32 / 50

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceApril 10, 2018

CountySanta 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.

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

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection April 21, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	20	10	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) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	11	3	This facility has 267% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 267% worse Rank #1074 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1074th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	9	4	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 year Average citations per year since 2022.	5	2.5	This facility has 100% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 100% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	21	16	This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	10	13	This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #850 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 850th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	6	10	This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary 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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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / Suite

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

1.6 miles from city center 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Vista Del Monte Retirement Community	MC AL IL	Santa Barbara (Hidden Valley)	266 Facility 266 CA AVG 103 Rank #74 / 1657	Yes	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 57 Rank #1874 / 2092	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 81 Rank #355 / 1401	5	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #324 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 13 Rank #158 / 1487	75.6% Facility 75.6% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #711 / 1368	A+	Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Maravilla	MC AL IL	Santa Barbara (Calle Real)	131 Facility 131 CA AVG 103 Rank #482 / 1657	No	42 Facility 42 CA AVG 57 Rank #1527 / 2092	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 81 Rank #1156 / 1401	5	10 Facility 10 CA AVG 13 Rank #850 / 1397	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 3 Rank #988 / 1164	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 13 Rank #610 / 1487	95.4% Facility 95.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #181 / 1368	-	Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Santa Barbara	MC AL IL	Goleta	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 103 Rank #725 / 1657	Yes	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 57 Rank #1798 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	5	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 13 Rank #1187 / 1397	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 3 Rank #1133 / 1164	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #738 / 1487	72.7% Facility 72.7% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #782 / 1368	A-	Mariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper And Westmont Living	Studio / 1 Bed
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara	MC	Santa Barbara (Oak Park)	50 Facility 50 CA AVG 103 Rank #1133 / 1657	No	75 Facility 75 CA AVG 57 Rank #563 / 2092	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 81 Rank #1156 / 1401	5	10 Facility 10 CA AVG 13 Rank #850 / 1397	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 3 Rank #1074 / 1164	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #738 / 1487	64.0% Facility 64.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1023 / 1368	-	Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC And Integral Sl Mgmt	Studio / Suite
Mission Villa	MC AL HC RC	Santa Barbara (Oak Park)	15 Facility 15 CA AVG 103 Rank #1297 / 1657	No	73 Facility 73 CA AVG 57 Rank #642 / 2092	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 81 Rank #1051 / 1401	4	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #814 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3 Rank #828 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	80.0% Facility 80.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #593 / 1368	A+	Universal Bond, LLC	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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%.

Who is the administrator of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara?

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

How many beds does Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara have?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has 50 beds.

Has Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara had any recent citations?

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has had 21 recently reported citations.

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