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Nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, California
There are 14 certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, California, with 1,277 beds between them.
14% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 369 health deficiencies over three cycles, 28.9 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $13K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Santa Barbara County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 14 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 14% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 28.9 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $13K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce | Lompoc | 110 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17.3 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Santa Maria | 95 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15.8 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | Santa Barbara | 138 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 10.1 | — | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | Santa Barbara | 63 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 44.4 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| The Californian | Santa Barbara | 68 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 22.1 | — | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | Santa Barbara | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 28.8 | — | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Villa Maria Post Acute | Santa Maria | 81 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 29.6 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Casa Dorinda | Santa Barbara | 52 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 59.6 | $8K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Lompoc | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 24.2 | $5K | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute | Santa Maria | 59 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 55.9 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Atterdag Care Center | Solvang | 50 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 64.0 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | Santa Barbara | 156 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 14.1 | — | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Buena Vista Care Center | Santa Barbara | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 21.3 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Santa Maria Post Acute | Santa Maria | 55 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 94.5 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 31 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 28 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 27 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 25 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 19 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), Covenant Care (1), Generations Healthcare (1), Commonspirit Health (1), Covenant Living (1), Humangood (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara County, California?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,277 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Santa Barbara County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce (5 stars), Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF (5 stars), Mission Park Healthcare Center (5 stars)
How do Santa Barbara County nursing homes compare with California?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 28.9 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.