Santa Barbara Memory Care
Santa Barbara · 0.2 mi from Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care · Assisted living, Memory care
Clear Rating 34 · Serious concerns4.0 (14) Google
State record not on Clear yet
Price on requestNot published
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care
1820 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 ·
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Monthly cost$6,495/moStarting price+ care fees, ask
Clear Rating79/ 100FairHigh confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years17 state visits
Size50residentsMid-size communityLicensed since 2018
Care fit Where this comes from“On record” means it appears in state records. “Listed by them” comes from their website. “Not on record” means there’s no record either way, so ask. Care needs come from the senior you added.
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What Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care has on record
Nothing on record yet.
Not listed doesn’t mean not offered. It means there’s no record, so ask.
Also listed on their website
- Generations Memory Care (person-centric culture, focus on…
- Tune Into Me (therapeutic music program)
- Culinary Creations (preparing recipes from the past)
- From Our Generation to Yours (intergenerational programming)
- Never Stop Explorings (connecting with the local community)
- It’s All Right (highlighting individuality and creativity)
- Daily Journey (providing purpose while building skills for…
- Military Veterans Program
Being on record means the state or Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care lists it. It doesn’t mean they’ve accepted your senior or have a room.
Cost Where this comes fromPrices and rooms come from the community’s own website, dated when we saw them. The typical range uses communities nearby that publish prices.
Rooms, prices and how families pay
From $6,495 a month. Choose a room to see what it costs and how it compares.
Room types and prices
1 room type · $6,495 a monthStarting price · Assisted living$6,495/ month
- Rent, meals and housekeeping
- $6,495
- Care fees, by level of help
- One-time fees
- none published
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What’s included, and common cost questions
- What does the monthly price include? Usually rent, three meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is often priced separately by level of help.
- Do prices go up? Most communities raise prices once a year. Ask how much the last increase was and how much notice they give.
- Can Medi-Cal pay? Some assisted living communities take the Assisted Living Waiver. Ask Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care whether they do and if there’s a waiting list.
These are prices Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care published, seen 2 Jul 2026. They aren’t quotes.
Rating & safety How to read thisThese are the state’s own categories. Type A: problems that, if not corrected, put residents’ health, safety or rights at direct and immediate risk. Type B: problems that could become a risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care. Both must be corrected. Complaints the state didn’t confirm are shown but never counted against the community.
Our score, and what state inspectors found
Checked 4 Nov 2026
Our scoreHigh confidence
79/ 100Fair
Fair means 70–84 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%75
- Inspection quality 35%78
- What families say 12%98
How this score is worked out
We combine the state safety record (53%), how routine inspections went (35%) and what families say (12%). Payment never changes a score. Full method on the Clear Rating page.
The state record, last 5 years
0Type AType AThe state’s most serious category: problems that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of residents.most serious category
0Type BType BThe state’s less serious category: problems that could become an immediate risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care.less serious category
6 of 6Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 17 state visits. The state confirmed 6 of 6 complaints.
Type A and B are the state’s categories for what inspectors found at the time.
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Visits, newest first
2026
- 21 Apr 2026Routine inspection
No citations.
Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.
From the community’s own website
- DiningRestaurant-style dining, freshly prepared meals, local favorites, seasonal dishes, classic comfort food
- ActivitiesThe Senior Living Programs are designed to improve residents' health, encourage friendships, and introduce them to all the community offers, ensuring…
- TransportComplimentary chauffeured transportation is provided for doctor appointments, local shopping, and exploring local sights, with scheduled sedan…
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
1820 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
5.0★★★★★
64 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
The most difficult decision that my brother and I ever had to make was moving our mom to a memory care home. I am so grateful that a friend referred us to Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care. Oak Cottage is a beautiful and safe environment, and the staff are warm, caring individuals who genuinely connect with their residents. Their dedication to providing comfort and support is evident in…
Mar 2024 · Google - ★★★★★
Our mother was fortunate to call Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care home for over a year. Throughout her stay there, she consistently received exceptional, compassionate care that exceeded our family's expectations. The staff demonstrated professionalism, warmth, and genuine engagement, keeping us regularly informed about our mother's mood, physical health, and overall well-being with…
Feb 2024 · Google - ★★★★★
Oak Cottage was the perfect match for my mom, who had advanced dementia. If you want staff who genuinely care about the residents and are waaaay more patient and caring than I could ever be, then this is the place. For the three years that my mom lived at Oak Cottage, my siblings and I were consistently impressed with how well the staff knew my mom, how kind they were to her, and the degree to…
Dec 2023 · Google - ★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of witnessing the incredible care and vibrant atmosphere at the Oak Cottage where my husband works. In an effort to show my appreciation and enhance the residents' quality of life, I decided to bring over a special treat – a homemade spread of delicious Vietnamese Spring Rolls with my special peanut butter sauce. Little did I know that this simple gesture would turn…
Sep 2023 · Google - ★★★★★
My sister and I were hesitant to move our father to a facility, and we tried to keep him at his home as long as possible. We eventually knew it was time, and looked at a variety of facilities. From the first time I went to Oak Cottage, I knew it was a huge step ahead of other facilities. My father ended up living at Oak Cottage for about a year before he passed, and it truly was a great…
Feb 2023 · Google
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 425802118
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 50 residents
- Since
- 2018
- Licensee
- Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC; Integral Sl Mgmt
- County
- Santa Barbara