Occupancy rate
74%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
Memory Care · Santa Barbara, CA
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.
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
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
37 / 50
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
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; Integral Sl Mgmt, and administrated by Tyler Barnes.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
Memory Care
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
19 total visits
10 complaint visits
4 official inspections
6 complaint investigations
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (100% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (67% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (100% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (67% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Latest Inspection
July 14, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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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). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 100% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 11 | — | — |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | — | — |
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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). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 67% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.1 vs. CA avg 3.3). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↓ 67% better |
Inspections & Visits
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated issues with resident supervision, medication errors, and failure to report incidents timely. The most recent inspection on July 14, 2025, cited one deficiency for failing to report multiple falls of a resident who later died. Earlier investigations substantiated inadequate supervision causing abuse and elopement, medication administration failures with immediate health risks, and improper eviction notices, though annual inspections found the environment clean and well-maintained.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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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.
— 0.24 miles to nearest hospital (Optometry Care Santa Barbara)
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Barbara (Oak Park) | 50 | No | 75 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 74.0% | - | Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC; Integral Sl Mgmt | Studio / Suite |
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci Llc; Integral Sl Mgmt.
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 74%.
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 deficiencies or citations?
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.
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