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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Barbara County, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Barbara County, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Santa Barbara County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Santa Barbara County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Santa Barbara County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Santa Barbara County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.


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Average starting price of Memory Care in Santa Barbara County, CA is $5,048/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $5,048/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Santa Barbara County, CA
Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA
4.8

It is a bright and open environment that is welcoming to residents and families. They have many choices for activities daily. And they go on outings to Santa Barbara weekly. It's a wonderful location.

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
5.0

So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA
4.7

Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I visited.

Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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67 reviews

Based on living in other communities the best I've lived in.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Atterdag Village of Solvang

636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463

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Our move here is one if the best moves we've ever made. Our apartment is comfortable, no noise from neighbors, extremely friendly and responsive staff and generally a good experience. We are happy and...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...

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Wood Glen Senior Living

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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5 reviews

LOVE Wood Glen Hall! A perfect place for family/loved ones. We pre-viewed 9 other facilities in the SB area for our mother and this is the ONLY one that felt like home. The ambiance is cheerful, full of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Nestled in the foothills with a spectacular view of the blue Santa Barbara Mountains, cooled by ocean breezes, ringing with the genial laughter of family and friends, and typifying the gracious, relaxed and respectful service you are right to expect, Wood Glen Hall is a home you can make your...

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Villa Alamar Memory Care

45 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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From what we have been able to see of the community it is very clean, and the staff members we have encountered are very friendly. As of lately they are starting to bring back the activities, the residents...

Provides: Memory Care

Villa Alamar opened in 1996 and quickly became the golden standard of memory care in Santa Barbara, California. Its architectural features are uniquely suited for the care of residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: Here, residents enjoy freedom to continuously explore and...

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Alexander Gardens

2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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It is a lovely facility. It is an older estate donated by the family years ago to be an assisted living home. It almost could operate as a bed and breakfast, it is that nice. A couple of things we learned...

Provides: Assisted Living

Alexander Gardens is a spectacular historic home nestled in the Mission area of downtown Santa Barbara, amongst lush, stunning gardens. Concern for the care and needs of seniors has been a hallmark of Alexander Gardens, since the original family built 'casitas' for their elderly loved ones....

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Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

1820 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Our & [name removed]'s experiences with Oak Cottage, we feel, were very good. We found workers there sincere about their assignments and willing to be helpful.

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome home to The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara, providing individualized residential care for seniors living with age-related cognitive impairment, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Emphasis is placed on respect for our residents, and acceptance of who they are today, as they...

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Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

325 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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59 reviews

Thank you for keeping my sister and I connected. I appreciate the video chats and love that you make it available for her. Even though I am out of state, I feel very connected to her, thanks to staff.

Provides: Memory Care
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Residents of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara, (formerly)Alexander Court Memory Care, thrive in amenity rich surroundings that are combined with sophisticated programming .We take a Sensory Integration approach to memory care. This program encourages residents to participate; enhances their...

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Maravilla Senior Living Community

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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6 reviews

My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...

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Solvang Friendship House

880 Friendship Lane, Solvang, CA 93463

1 review

When I visited, I was quite pleased. They were doing some construction so the community was a bit quiet at that time. I wasn't able to see how the activities were run or anything, but they did provide a lot...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...

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Heritage House

5200 HOLLISTER AVE., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

2 reviews

Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...

Provides: Assisted Living

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Vista Del Monte

3775 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

4 reviews

They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Samarkand

2550 Treasure Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 reviews
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...

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Villa Riviera

1621 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Santa Barbara County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara County is 5,048 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of 4,362 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Santa Barbara County, California. See the full list.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Santa Barbara County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Barbara County, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Santa Barbara County, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Santa Barbara County, California ranges from $3,512 to $6,321. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Barbara County, California is 5,048. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Santa Barbara County, California typically starts at $3,512. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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