Santa Barbara · California

Nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California

CMS data lists 7 certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara County). Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below — all drawn from the official CMS dataset.

7 facilitiesSanta Barbara CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 7 of 7 certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara. 0 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 4.14, compared with a California average of 3.18; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
7
Average CMS overall
4.14
California avg 3.18
1-star overall (CMS)
0
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$39,966
Payment denial records
0
Higher-severity citations
3

Rating landscape

How CMS ratings are distributed across Santa Barbara.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star4 · 57%
4 star1 · 14%
3 star1 · 14%
2 star1 · 14%
1 star0 · 0%
7 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Santa Barbara

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CMS overall
7 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Channel Islands Post Acute
CCN 555875
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Buena Vista Care Center
CCN 555394
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$31,688
Casa Dorinda
CCN 555023
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$8,278
Mission Park Healthcare Center
CCN 055991
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
CCN 555762
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
The Californian
CCN 055684
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Valle Verde Health Facility
CCN 055733
Santa Barbara, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara, California?

This dataset includes 7 CMS-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Santa Barbara?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 7 nursing homes in Santa Barbara is 4.14, compared with a California average of 3.18. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Santa Barbara?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Santa Barbara with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Santa Barbara and may lag conditions on the ground. A city average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.