Santa Barbara, California
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care
Memory Care
1820 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care is a memory care community serving individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions.
- Licensed capacity
- 50 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 2018
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 6
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 4
AI summary
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care has accumulated 4 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 4 Type B findings (administrative issues) over 8.4 years of operation, with 6 of the Type A findings issued within just the past three years.
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- Recent 3 years — Of the 4 Type A findings on record, the count from recent complaint-related visits alone (6, spanning multiple visits) exceeds the lifetime total, indicating the concerning findings are concentrated in the recent period rather than spread evenly across the operating history.
- Complaints — All 4 complaint investigations on record occurred within the past three years, despite the community having no complaint investigations noted for the years before that, suggesting a recent uptick in reported concerns rather than a long-standing pattern.
- Track record — Substantiated allegations stand at 15 out of 26 investigated (about 58%), with 7 of those substantiations occurring in just the past three years, meaning well under half of the lifetime substantiated total predates the recent window.
- Operating tenure — Oak Cottage has been licensed for 8.4 years, so this is not a new or untested operation, which makes the recent concentration of findings more notable than it would be for a newly opened community still building an inspection history.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.What specifically led to the 6 Type A citations issued in the recent complaint investigations, and have those issues been resolved and re-inspected?
- 3.Has staffing, training, or care protocol changed at the community in response to the recent complaint investigations?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #425802118
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 17
Facility evaluation
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Nov 19, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 19, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 18, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 14, 2025
1–5 of 17 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Memory CareStarting at$7,350 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $7,350 / mo
- Studios
- $7,750 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Dementia care
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
18 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Kitchenette
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Private bathroom
- Movie theater / Media room
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- BBQ / Grill area
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
7 features
- Professional chef
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Room service
- Locally-inspired cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 71 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families overwhelmingly praise Oak Cottage for warm, attentive memory care staff and engaging activities, though a few reviews raise concerns about medical oversight and fall prevention for higher-need residents.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff, especially activities director Felipe Garcia and care leads like Kim, Nona, and Dinah, as genuinely warm, attentive, and dedicated to each resident's wellbeing.
- Activities — Families consistently highlight the vibrant, personalized activities program including outings, music, exercise, and celebrations that keep residents engaged and joyful.
- Communication — Long-distance family members appreciate regular photo, video, and face-time updates that let them feel connected to their loved one's daily life.
- Dining — The food is frequently described as nutritious and delicious, with special praise for the presentation of even pureed meals.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers value the smaller, home-like scale of the community, which they feel supports a cozy, personal environment over a more institutional feel.
- Staff & care — A couple of reviews mention concerns about whether the local team is fully equipped to manage complex medical needs, so families should ask specifically how escalating care needs are handled.
- Daily life & dignity — One family described a serious incident involving falls and being found unsupervised, so it's worth asking about supervision levels and fall-prevention protocols for residents who need closer monitoring.
- Atmosphere & grounds — An older review noted the interior felt dark and outdoor patio access was limited, so families should tour in person to assess lighting and ease of outdoor access.
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