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Mesa Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (805) 965-2428
- Address
- 2424 Calle Soria
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
95*CCLD
Total facilities
3.6*CCLD
Avg citations
8.7*CCLD
Avg visits
2.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2024
- 87465(h)(6)Type B
Record centrally stored prescriptions and refill data
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when centrally stored records were not available for at least 2 residents, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
Obtain required California clearance or exemption
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 was present and working in the facility without being associated, which posed an immediate safety risk to residents in care. CIVIL PENALTY ISSUED.
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Store centrally held medications in locked secure place
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when medications were left out unattended in the kitchen, which posed an immediate safety risk to residents in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
Provide resident hot water for personal care
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when water was measured to be above 120, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
2022
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Store centrally held medications in locked secure place
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one out of two medication cabinets located in the laundry room was observed to be unlocked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type A
Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one out of three staff was not wearing a face mask while in the kitchen area and common area in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87158(a)Type A
87158(a) Capacity. A license shall be issued for a specific capacity which shall be the maximum number of residents which can be provided care at any given time…This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and eyewitness, the facility had a 7th resident at the facility without their representative and staff would have needed to provide care and supervision which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-25.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mesa Care licensed in California?
Yes, Mesa Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2004.
How many citations does Mesa Care have?
Mesa Care has 7 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Mesa Care last inspected?
Mesa Care was last inspected on September 25, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Mesa Care?
Mesa Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Mesa Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County?
Mesa Care has 7 citations. The county average is 3.6 citations per facility. There are 95 assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Mesa Care have any serious violations?
Mesa Care has 6 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Mesa Care had any complaint inspections?
Mesa Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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