Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care, Santa Barbara04/21/2026Licence 425802118

Capacity50
Census37
Date signed04/21/2026 05:05:22 PM
Name of licensing program analystKristin Kontilis
Name of licensing program managerKelly Burley
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. LPA met with Thania Calixto, Med Tech and explained the purpose of the visit. Anne Breuker, Business Office Director participated in the inspection.Administrator Tyler Barnes became available later in the inspection.

The facility is a two-story secured perimeter Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). There are currently 37 residents in care with a Dementia diagnosis. There are fifteen (15) residents currently on hospice.

The facility is licensed for a capacity of 50 residents of which 39 may be non-ambulatory and 11 may be bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for 20.

A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocacy poster. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service.

The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked. There are three (3) fire extinguishers on the first floor and two (2) fire extinguishers on the second floor. All fire extinguishers were serviced on 1/6/2026. Each resident's room has a dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. First Aid kits are kept in the Medication area of the Nurse's station on Floor 2, the kitchen and reception area on Floor 1.

LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, and stove are clean.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction