133 DE LA GUERRA ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Adult Day Services
Adult day servicesDaytime supervision & activitiesRespite for caregivers
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State licensedAssisted Living
Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 21, 2026, 21 citations since 2022
About Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care provides compassionate assisted living for those navigating memory changes. Our California community combines personalized care with the calm, supportive environment families seek when making this important decision for their loved ones.
Community at a glance
Capacity
50 residents
State license
#425802118, Licensed
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1820 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care on April 21, 2026.
Since April 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits and 6 other visits.
Inspectors issued 12 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 6 complaints, and found 15 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Apr 21, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
12
Type B citations
9
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Other visits | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 21, 2026, Apr 22, 2025, Apr 26, 2024, Feb 27, 2023, Apr 21, 2022.
Complaints
- November 19, 20251 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- September 24, 20243 allegations substantiated, 3 citations
- January 12, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- December 20, 20232 allegations substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- April 12, 20233 allegations substantiated, 3 citations
- April 21, 20225 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 3 citations
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 425802118
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 residents
- Licensed since
- April 10, 2018
- Licensee
- Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC; Integral Sl Mgmt
- Administrator
- Tyler Barnes
Location
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1820 De La Vina StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care 12 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations since April 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 21, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara Memory Care?+
The state investigated 6 complaints since April 2022. Of the allegations, 15 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 11 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.