Pricing ranges from
    $4,200 – 5,000/month

    Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

    325 West Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
    4.5 · 72 reviews
    • Memory care
    For pricing and availability(510) 508-4507

    Pricing

    $4,200+/moSemi-privateMemory Care
    $5,000+/moSuiteMemory Care

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Medication management
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Mental wellness program
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Telephone
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Fully furnished
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming
    • Dementia waiver

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Outdoor space
    • Garden
    • Beauty salon

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Scheduled daily activities
    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities

    4.54 · 72 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Building

      4.7
    • Value

      4.3

    Location

    Map showing location of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

    About Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

    Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara is a dedicated Memory Care community designed to provide exceptional care, support, and comfort to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. With a mission centered on delivering the highest quality care in a warm and home-like environment, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara stands out for its commitment to enhancing the lives of its residents through individualized attention, compassion, and respect. Each resident receives a customized care plan tailored to their unique needs, crafted using a multidisciplinary approach that ensures the best possible combination of assistance to help residents thrive in their daily lives.

    The community offers both Memory Care and Respite Care services, catering to long-term residents as well as those in need of temporary, short-term stays. The environment at Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara is designed to foster safety, comfort, and engagement, with staff available around the clock to provide personal care and ensure that every resident’s needs are met promptly and attentively. A dedicated team of well-trained professionals works collaboratively, drawing upon the latest techniques and strategies in dementia care to help residents maintain their cognitive, physical, and social well-being.

    Residents at Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara enjoy all the comforts of home in thoughtfully designed private and semi-private residences. The community boasts customized dining options with an open dining room available throughout the day, so residents can enjoy delicious meals whenever they wish. Engaging daily activities, facilitated by the compassionate staff, help residents exercise both their minds and bodies, fostering a sense of purpose, belonging, and continued growth. Housekeeping services maintain a clean and comfortable living environment, ensuring that the highest standards of care are upheld in every aspect of community life.

    With its inviting atmosphere, expertly trained staff, and comprehensive approach to care, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara offers a vibrant, supportive setting where residents are encouraged to actively participate in their lives. The focus on dignity, individuality, and active engagement is apparent in every facet of the community, making it a top choice for families seeking exceptional Memory Care and Respite Care services in Santa Barbara.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    31

    Inspections

    20

    Type A Citations

    14

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    11 Jun 2024
    Investigated findings included allegations of dehydration, a fall, vaccination without consent, lack of notice of resident's decline, and restricted communication with family members.
    11 Jun 2024
    Confirmed that staff did not provide requested records to family members and allowed extended wait times for visitors to enter the facility.
    • § 87468.1(a)(11)
    • § 87468.2(a)(19)
    11 Jun 2024
    Investigated multiple allegations related to resident care, including changes in condition, hygiene needs, medication administration, feeding, and staffing levels.
    11 Jun 2024
    Identified an unsafe and unsanitary environment with unclean linens, while other allegations such as unauthorized medical transport and inadequate supervision lacked sufficient evidence.
    • § 87303(a)
    11 Jun 2024
    Reviewed allegations of activity provision, adherence to special diets, and medication administration in the facility. Activities were observed, no evidence of special diet order for a specific resident, and procedures in place for medication management.
    11 Jun 2024
    Confirmed staff properly managed medications, resolved toilet maintenance issue, found the facility clean, and determined staff did not engage in a verbal altercation in front of residents.
    11 Jun 2024
    Confirmed neglect allegation leading to sepsis in a former resident at the facility.
    • § 1569.312(a)
    03 Jun 2024
    Confirmed the allegation that a refund was not given to prospective residents who decided not to move in.
    • § 87507(g)(5)
    06 May 2024
    Confirmed that there was no certified administrator for a period of time and that staff did not provide adequate care and supervision.
    • § 87468.2(a)(4)
    • § 87405(a)
    06 May 2024
    Confirmed inadequate infection control procedures, lack of basic supplies, unsanitary conditions, and safety hazards in the facility.
    • § 87470(b)(1)
    • § 87307(a)(3)
    • § 87303(a)
    06 May 2024
    Confirmed insufficient evidence of neglect or abuse in the case of a resident sustaining an injury.
    06 Mar 2024
    Confirmed allegations of delayed mail delivery were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews with residents, staff, and responsible parties, as well as observations of the mail distribution process at the facility.
    30 Jan 2024
    Identified deficiencies related to physical environment and accommodations during the inspection.
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87203
    24 Jan 2024
    Confirmed lack of staff availability to answer calls and failure to notify family of resident incident.
    • § 87211(a)(d)
    • § 87411(a)
    18 Dec 2023
    Reviewed an immediate exclusion order and conducted a follow-up visit to ensure compliance with the order.
    13 Jun 2023
    Confirmed: Facility staff did not issue a timely refund following a resident's death.
    • § 1569.652(c)
    30 May 2023
    Reviewed report confirmed failure to provide refund for deposit to prospective resident who decided not to move in.
    • § 87507(g)(5)
    21 Feb 2023
    Confirmed deficiencies and civil penalties were cited during the inspection, with areas such as infection control, personnel records, and staff compliance addressed.
    • § 87368.1
    21 Feb 2023
    Identified deficiencies in notification and reporting procedures regarding hospice care and death reports.
    • § 87632(d)(2)
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    14 Dec 2022
    Identified deficiency: failure to submit reports on COVID-19 cases as required.
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    14 Dec 2022
    Confirmed non-compliance with reporting requirements, resulting in civil penalties assessed by the Licensing Program Analyst.
    05 Dec 2022
    Confirmed deficiencies during a visit to address reported incidents of resident hospitalizations.
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    14 Nov 2022
    Observed deficiency in following COVID-19 safety protocols during unannounced visit.
    • § 87468.1
    16 Sept 2022
    Confirmed improper rate increase for a resident with a rate guarantee.
    • § 87507(f)
    16 Sept 2022
    Identified deficiencies in mask-wearing practices among staff during a routine visit to address previous concerns. Compliance was ensured by the interim administrator.
    • § 87468.1
    • § 1569.618
    05 Jul 2022
    Confirmed failure to maintain a clean environment due to abandoned washing machine not being removed as promised.
    • § 87303(a)
    10 Mar 2022
    Confirmed multiple issues at a care facility including inadequate staffing to meet resident needs, incidents of resident aggression, and non-compliance with 5150 protocol, while finding no issues with staff adherence to resident admission procedures.
    • § 1569.312(a)
    • § 87411(a)
    10 Mar 2022
    Investigated allegations and determined the facility failed to issue a timely refund after a resident's passing and did not provide a copy of the signed admission agreement to the resident’s representative.
    • § 1569.652(c)
    • § 87507(e)
    25 Feb 2022
    Conducted unannounced annual infection control visit and noted deficiencies in displaying important notices for residents and lack of required background checks for staff.
    • § 87355(e)(1)
    30 Jul 2021
    Verified allegations of birds attracting flies in the common area and findings were that the staff failed to keep the facility free of rodents and insects. Additionally, allegations of insufficient personal hygiene supplies were unsubstantiated, while concerns about cleaning chemicals exposure to residents were unsubstantiated as well. Lastly, claims of insufficient staff to meet residents' needs were unsubstantiated.
    • § 87303(f)1
    29 Jan 2020
    Identified deficiencies in water temperatures, storage of toiletry items, and failure to submit criminal record transfer for staff.
    • § 87355(e)(2)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
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