Occupancy rate
44%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Santa Barbara Memory Care
Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Memory Care
Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Barbara, CA
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.
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
16 / 36
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 11, 2019
CountySanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc,gp Of Pac Coast Lp;santa Barbara Mgr, and administrated by Lisa Gerr.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Santa Barbara Memory Care
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite 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 2021 · 5 years of data
41 citations
43 total visits
24 complaint visits
5 official inspections
18 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
7 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (310% above)
• Citations per year (310% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
• Total citations (310% above)
• Citations per year (310% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
Latest Inspection
February 25, 2026
Annual Inspection
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.
| 41 | 10 | This facility has 310% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 10). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 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 | — | — |
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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 | — | — |
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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). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 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). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↓ 70% 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.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing recurring issues with staffing, supervision, medication management, and timely refunds, but recent annual inspections found no deficiencies. On February 25, 2026, the annual inspection found no deficiencies, while prior complaint investigations substantiated inadequate supervision causing resident incidents, delayed medication delivery, and billing errors totaling over $3,000. Several investigations also cited immediate health and safety risks from insufficient staffing, failure to report incidents, and acceptance of residents without proper dementia diagnoses.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Independent Living in California
Santa Barbara Memory Care is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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1.4 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Memory Care
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,Gp Of Pac 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 41 recently reported deficiencies.
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