Santa Barbara Memory Care

Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care

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.

(805) 429-4477

36-bed community

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

34 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 76 / 100

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

44%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

16 / 36

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 11, 2019

CountySanta Barbara

Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc.;pacifica Coast Lp;santa Barbara Mgr, and administrated by Lisa Gerr.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactLarry Hoffman, Administrator

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 41 citations 43 total visits 24 complaint visits 5 official inspections 18 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

22 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 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 7, 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.	41	10	This facility has 310% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 310% worse
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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
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
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
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.	43	16	This facility has 169% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 169% worse
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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
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
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.	18	10	This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
Multiple investigations from 2023 to 2025 substantiated deficiencies in staffing adequacy, medication mismanagement, and failure to issue timely refunds, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks.
Repeated citations involved failure to submit required reports timely, inadequate supervision leading to resident incidents, and poor facility cleanliness and maintenance, showing ongoing compliance challenges over several years.

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What does this home offer?

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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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 Santa Barbara Memory Care in?

Santa Barbara Memory Care is in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

Who is the owner of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

The legal owner and operator of Santa Barbara Memory Care is Pac Coast Inc.;Pacifica Coast Lp;Santa Barbara Mgr.

Is Santa Barbara Memory Care in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Santa Barbara Memory Care's occupancy is 44%.

Who is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Lisa Gerr is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care.

How many beds does Santa Barbara Memory Care have?

Santa Barbara Memory Care has 36 beds.

Has Santa Barbara Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Santa Barbara Memory Care has had 46 recently reported deficiencies.

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