Best nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA
There are 14 nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, California certified by Medicare. Of the 14 with a CMS star rating, the average is 4.1 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara County, CA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1428 West North Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare
★★★★★5Much above average2.Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce
216 North Third Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
Government · 110 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1530 East Cypress Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Non-profit · 95 beds · Part of Commonspirit Health
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average4.Mission Park Healthcare Center
623 West Junipero Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
For-profit · 138 beds
★★★★★5Much above average5.Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Non-profit · 63 beds · Part of Covenant Living
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average6.The Californian
2225 de la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
For-profit · 68 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average7.Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Non-profit · 80 beds · Part of Humangood
★★★★★5Much above average8.Villa Maria Post Acute
425 East Barcellus Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
For-profit · 81 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
12.Channel Islands Post Acute
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
For-profit · 156 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average13.Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Covenant Care
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★2Below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 5 | 120 | For-profit |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce | 5 | 110 | Government |
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | 5 | 95 | Non-profit |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | 5 | 138 | For-profit |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | 5 | 63 | Non-profit |
| The Californian | 5 | 68 | For-profit |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | 5 | 80 | Non-profit |
| Villa Maria Post Acute | 5 | 81 | For-profit |
| Casa Dorinda | 4 | 52 | Non-profit |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute | 4 | 59 | For-profit |
| Atterdag Care Center | 3 | 50 | Non-profit |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | 3 | 156 | For-profit |
| Buena Vista Care Center | 2 | 150 | For-profit |
| Santa Maria Post Acute | 2 | 55 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Solvang, CA (1 · 4.6 mi)
- Lompoc, CA (2 · 22.6 mi)
- Santa Maria, CA (4 · 30.7 mi)
- Arroyo Grande, CA (1 · 45.3 mi)
- Ojai, CA (2 · 47.9 mi)
- Ventura, CA (3 · 53.4 mi)
- San Luis Obispo, CA (3 · 55.4 mi)
- Oxnard, CA (4 · 58.2 mi)
- Santa Paula, CA (1 · 59.2 mi)
- Camarillo, CA (3 · 65.5 mi)
- Atascadero, CA (1 · 66.1 mi)
- Morro Bay, CA (1 · 66.7 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara County, CA?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Santa Barbara County, CA?
Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 8 nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)