Santa Barbara, California
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care
1820 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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- Santa Barbara, CA
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About this community
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care is a dedicated Generations Memory Care community for people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory-related challenges. It has three intimate neighborhoods for meaningful engagement, safety and compassionate support. Daily routines and intentional programs are part of community life, with team members honoring each resident’s life story.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care.
Care & support
Generations Memory Care takes a person-centered approach: residents are treated as whole people, not defined by a diagnosis, and the team seeks to recognize their abilities.
The program includes Tune Into Me, therapeutic music; Culinary Creations, preparing recipes from the past; and From Our Generation to Yours, intergenerational programming.
Other offerings include Never Stop Explorings, connecting residents with the local community; It’s All Right, highlighting individuality and creativity; and Daily Journey, building purpose and daily-living skills.
The community describes its team as dementia-trained and its support as personalized, with attention to residents’ confidence, familiarity and emotional well-being.
Rooms & living spaces
The community lists three apartment floor plans: The Encina, The Palmera and The Sierra.
Residents can personalize their apartment homes with favorite décor and cherished belongings.
Listed apartment features include basic cable and internet, Wi-Fi, window treatments, a spacious bathroom and washer-and-dryer availability. Utilities are included except phone.
Everyday life
Vibrant Life® offers optional outings and lets residents shape a schedule around their interests, preferences, routines and abilities. The program is designed to connect residents with family, friends and the community.
Complimentary scheduled transportation is available for doctor appointments, local shopping and area outings.
Dining & meals
Elevate® Dining offers restaurant-style meals freshly prepared by the culinary team, including local favorites and classic comfort food. The program also features fresh cooking and residents’ favorite home-style meals.
Activities & connection
The activity calendar includes fitness and wellness classes, art workshops, guest speakers, social gatherings and live music.
Shared spaces & amenities
Shared spaces include a multi-purpose activity room, family room, resident lounge, beauty salon and barbershop, outdoor garden and patio.
Housekeeping and laundry/linen services are available, and apartment and community maintenance is included.
Accessibility
Listed safety and access features include zero-entry showers, a secured coded entryway, an emergency call response system and sprinklers throughout.
Location & getting around
The community is near downtown Santa Barbara destinations including Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, State Street cafés and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The beach, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens and shoreline trails near Stearns Wharf are also nearby.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
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