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 discover various sensory stimulating environments indoors and outdoors, all within the safety of the community. Safety in freedom is a fundamental need of people living with memory loss, and Villa Alamar, with its open pathways and beautiful courtyards, offers a perfect dementia care environment.At the core of our philosophy of care stands a close collaboration with family members and medical teams to achieve the best quality of care for each of our residents.Our caregiving team members are highly trained in memory care and genuinely committed to providing the warm, friendly, and caring supportive environment that allows our residents to thrive. Informed by a care plan meticulously developed under the careful guidance of our Resident Services Director, our caregivers care for every resident as if caring for their own loved family member. They help with every activity of daily living while providing encouragement and reassurance. Their experience, kindness, dedication, and thorough attention to our resident's continuously evolving needs are what makes Villa Alamar a great memory care home. Our care strategy also includes a solid component of activities and entertainment. Our Life Enrichment program is uniquely designed to provide our residents with engaging activities and events that are uplifting and stimulating to dementia patients.