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Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara, CA — Ratings & Reviews Data
Santa Barbara has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average CMS overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 (California average: 3.17). The highest rated is Mission Park Healthcare Center at 5/5 stars.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspection | Deficiencies | Nursing hrs/day | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | 2 | 4.77 | |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | 3 | 4.38 | |
| The Californian | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | 4 | 4.36 | |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | 6 | 4.79 | |
| Casa Dorinda | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | 8 | 2.15 | |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | 8 | 4.10 | |
| Buena Vista Care Center | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 8 | 3.91 |
⚠ marks homes carrying a CMS red flag — an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status. Open a home's page for fines, staffing turnover and its full inspection record.
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Source: CMS Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release. Ratings update with each inspection cycle.