Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
The state lists 5 state inspections, 24 complaint visits, 50 citations, 27 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-10-13. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara is a memory care center serving residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias in Santa Barbara, California. It is licensed for 36 beds — close to the median for memory care centers in California (40 beds).
It is one of 55 senior care facilities in Santa Barbara and 61 memory care centers across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 5 state inspections, 24 complaint visits, 50 citations, 27 substantiated allegations. 29 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: AGE RANGE 18 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR 36 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH 36 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 10RESIDENTS. APPROVED SECURED PERIMETERS. NEW MGMT CO.: SANTA BARBARA MGR, EFFECTIVE 01/23/2025.
Complaints (20)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type A |
| 04/07/2026 | 2 substantiated | 1 Type A |
| 01/15/2026 | 2 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
| 08/27/2025 | 1 substantiated | 2 Type B |
| 06/25/2025 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type A |
| 06/11/2024 | 4 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/11/2024 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/11/2024 | 3 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
| 06/11/2024 | 2 substantiated, 7 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 06/11/2024 | 1 substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A |
| 06/03/2024 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 05/06/2024 | 2 substantiated | 2 Type A |
| 05/06/2024 | 4 substantiated | 2 Type A, 1 Type B |
| 05/06/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/06/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/24/2024 | 2 substantiated | 2 Type A |
| 06/13/2023 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 05/30/2023 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 09/16/2022 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 03/10/2022 | 2 substantiated | 2 Type B |
Inspections (5)
| Date |
|---|
| 02/25/2026 |
| 02/24/2025 |
| 01/30/2024 |
| 02/21/2023 |
| 02/25/2022 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 425802116, read 2026-11-06. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai, about 26 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Villa Bella, Santa Barbara, less than 0.1 miles. 29 state visits on record.
- Mental Health Association In Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, less than 0.1 miles. 9 state visits on record.
- Oak Cottage Operator, Santa Barbara, about 0.1 miles. 15 state visits on record.
- The Californian, Santa Barbara, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Villa Rose, Santa Barbara, about 0.6 miles. 8 state visits on record.