Casa Dorinda — Nursing Home in Santa Barbara, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 52 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 38.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555023 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.26 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.88 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Casa Dorinda had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 6, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 6, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — April 8, 2026
Casa Dorinda is a 52-bed nursing home in Santa Barbara, California. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Casa Dorinda’s clear strength is its relatively strong nurse coverage and a top overall CMS rating, which suggests residents receive solid nursing attention. However, the most recent inspection turned up several non-severe deficiencies—notably multiple problems around food and nutrition, including dietitian coverage and food safety/palatability—which raises questions about how the facility ensures safe, appetizing meals and compliant food procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa Dorinda Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Casa Dorinda is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Casa Dorinda's CMS star rating?
Casa Dorinda has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Casa Dorinda?
Casa Dorinda reports 5.25586 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Casa Dorinda had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Casa Dorinda had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Casa Dorinda have?
Casa Dorinda has 52 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- The Californian — 5/5 — 4.6 mi
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility — 5/5 — 5.1 mi
- Mission Park Healthcare Center — 5/5 — 5.1 mi
- Valle Verde Health Facility — 5/5 — 6.3 mi
- Channel Islands Post Acute — 4/5 — 6.3 mi
- Buena Vista Care Center — 4/5 — 9.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.