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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc.;pacifica Coast Lp;santa Barbara Mgr, and administrated by Lisa Gerr.
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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.
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.
22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1301 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 41 | 10 | This facility has 310% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 310% 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.
| 23 | 3 | This facility has 667% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 667% worse Rank #1150 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1150th 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. |
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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.
| 18 | 4 | This facility has 350% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 350% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 8.2 | 2 | This facility has 310% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (8.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 310% worse |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 43 | 16 | This facility has 169% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 169% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 24 | 13 | This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1187 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1187th 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. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 14 | 7 | This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.4 miles from city center
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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Santa Barbara Memory Care is located in Santa Barbara, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
| Vista Del Monte Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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 (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 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Santa Maria Terrace |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Maria | 140
Facility
140
CA AVG
103
Rank
#419 / 1657 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1278 / 1397 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1096 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1487 |
68.6%
Facility
68.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#877 / 1368 | - | Oceano Senior Living, Inc. | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Santa Barbara (Laguna) | 126
Facility
126
CA AVG
103
Rank
#520 / 1657 | Yes |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2092 | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
81
Rank
#925 / 1401 | 3 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#754 / 1368 | - | Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP; Capital Sr. Mgmt 2 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed |
| Santa Barbara Memory Care |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Barbara (Oak Park) | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1238 / 1657 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
CA AVG
57
Rank
#530 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1187 / 1397 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1150 / 1164 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#81 / 1487 |
44.4%
Facility
44.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1303 / 1368 | - | Pac Coast Inc.;Pacifica Coast LP;Santa Barbara Mgr | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Santa Barbara Memory Care is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
The legal owner and operator of Santa Barbara Memory Care is Pac Coast Inc.;Pacifica Coast Lp;Santa Barbara Mgr.
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.
Santa Barbara Memory Care's occupancy is 44%.
Lisa Gerr is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care.
Santa Barbara Memory Care has 36 beds.
Santa Barbara Memory Care has had 46 recently reported deficiencies.
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