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The Californian

2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Santa Barbara County · (805) 682-1355

★★★★★ (5/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★★★ (5/5)Health inspection
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds68
Average residents per day48.2
OwnershipFor-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Nursing hours per resident per day4.36 (California average: 4.52)
— of which RN hours0.51
— of which nurse aide hours2.71
Staff turnover60%
RN turnover57%
Most recent health inspectionMar 28, 2025
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)4 (California average: 15.5)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)20
Federal fines in past 3 yearsNone fine(s) totaling $0
Payment denials / penaltiesNone

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Planning for care costs? A semi-private nursing home room in California costs a median of $12,167 per month — see California senior care costs and California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) limits.

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.