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Memory care in Santa Barbara County

44 homes in Santa Barbara County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, 46% of the 96 licensed homes in the area. California requires homes that accept residents with dementia to meet extra state rules, and homes that advertise special dementia care must meet more. Ask each home how it supports residents as their needs change.

44 memory care homes in Santa Barbara County

Small board & care home

Royal Care Home

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

Santa Maria Terrace

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 140 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Silver Hills RCFE

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Mid-size community

Villa Alamar

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

  • 43 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa Blanca

Goleta, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa-Care Home I

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa-Care Home II

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa-Care Home III

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa-Care Home IV

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

Wood Glen Hall Inc.

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

  • 72 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver

About memory care homes in Santa Barbara County

Memory care homes
44
Licensed beds
995
Share of all homes
46%
Report openings
0

Most are small board and care homes: 33 (75%) are licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood. 43 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.

We've checked the state licensing records for 44 homes here. 29 (66%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 12 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.

The typical home here has held its license for about 20 years. Few homes in Santa Barbara County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.

Common questions about memory care homes in Santa Barbara County

How many memory care homes are in Santa Barbara County?
44 homes in Santa Barbara County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, out of 96 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. 33 are small homes with six or fewer residents.
What should I ask a memory care home?
Ask how staff are trained in dementia care, how many staff are awake at night, how the home keeps residents safe from wandering, what daily activities it offers, and when a resident would need to move to a higher level of care.
How much do memory care homes cost in Santa Barbara County?
Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few memory care homes in Santa Barbara County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.