Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara, California
There are 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California, with an average CMS overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 71% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Santa Barbara has 7 nursing home facilities: 2 are 4-star (29%) and 5 are 5-star (71%), and the city's average CMS overall star rating is 4.7 out of 5, which is 1.50 points above the California state average of 3.2. All 7 facilities (100%) are rated 4 or 5 stars and 0 facilities (0%) are rated 1 or 2 stars. Valle Verde Health Facility is the highest-rated facility with a 5-star rating. Average nurse staffing in the city is 4.45 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the California state average of 4.51 HPRD, meaning Santa Barbara is 0.06 HPRD below the state average. All 7 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection (7 out of 7) and 0 facilities had severe deficiencies (0 out of 7).
All Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | 623 West Junipero Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 2 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
| The Californian | 2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | 2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Casa Dorinda | 300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 7 |
| Buena Vista Care Center | 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | 3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara, California?
There are 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Santa Barbara, California?
Nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California have an average CMS overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Santa Barbara accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California are Medicare certified and 71% accept Medicaid.
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.