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Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Santa Barbara County · (805) 687-0701

★★★★★ (5/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★★★ (5/5)Health inspection
★★★★☆ (4/5)Staffing
★★★★☆ (4/5)Quality measures

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds63
Average residents per day56.6
OwnershipNon-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Provider chainCOVENANT LIVING
Nursing hours per resident per day4.38 (California average: 4.52)
— of which RN hours0.59
— of which nurse aide hours2.62
Staff turnover35%
RN turnover11%
Most recent health inspectionJan 23, 2026
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)3 (California average: 15.5)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)23
Federal fines in past 3 yearsNone fine(s) totaling $0
Payment denials / penaltiesNone

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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset released Oct 8, 2026 (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.