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.

Facility Direct Line (805) 429-4477

36-bed community

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

15 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

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

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

IssuanceFebruary 11, 2019

CountySanta Barbara

Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, and Santa Barbara Mgr, and administered by Lisa Gerr.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 42 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

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.	42	10	This facility has 320% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (42 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 320% 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.	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 #1417 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1417th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.	19	4	This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.0	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 inspections Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.	43	16	This facility has had 169% more total inspections than the California average (43 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 169% more
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	24	13	This facility has had 85% more complaint visits than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 85% more Rank #1182 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1182nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.	14	7	This facility has had 100% more other visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	18	10	This facility has had 80% more complaint investigations than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more

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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?

Santa Barbara Memory Care is legally operated by Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, and Santa Barbara Mgr, and administered by Lisa Gerr.

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%.

How long has Santa Barbara Memory Care been in business?

Santa Barbara Memory Care has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Yes, Santa Barbara Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care?

Lisa Gerr is the administrator of Santa Barbara Memory Care.

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