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Channel Islands Post Acute
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Channel Islands Post Acute is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Santa Barbara, California, certified for 156 beds and caring for about 144 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 4, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Barbara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 28 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.1 | 28.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 32.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 May 2025, 2 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Powers Park Healthcare Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Medical Staffing LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Lcch Investment Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Santa Barbara County
| 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 |
All 14 facilities in Santa Barbara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Channel Islands Post Acute been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Channel Islands Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Channel Islands Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Channel Islands Post Acute?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fusion Medical Staffing LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Channel Islands Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.