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Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce
216 North Third Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
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.
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Lompoc, California, certified for 110 beds and caring for about 100 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 3, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.3 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 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.2 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 28 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.3 | 28.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 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: 26 Mar 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | 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 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | 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 | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
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 | 12.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Lompoc Valley Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 14 facilities in Santa Barbara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce been cited for?
19 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 Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
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.