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Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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.
Valle Verde Health Facility, in Santa Barbara, California, is certified for 80 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Humangood chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.8 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 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 25.7%.
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 | 23 | 28 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.8 | 28.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.7% | 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 Jan 2026, 10 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 16 May 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 | 22 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | 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 | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
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 25.7%, RNs 16.7%; — 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 | 15.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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 | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.6% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Chain: Humangood (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humangood | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2016 |
| Us Bank National Association | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2018 |
| Pharmerica Drug Systems LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2017 |
| Us Bank National Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
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 |
| 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 Valle Verde Health Facility been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Valle Verde Health Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valle Verde Health Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valle Verde Health Facility?
It is part of the Humangood chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Humangood. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valle Verde Health Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jan 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.