Best nursing homes in Santa Barbara, CA
There are 7 nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California certified by Medicare. Of the 7 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, CA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Mission Park Healthcare Center
623 West Junipero Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
For-profit · 138 beds
★★★★★5Much above average2.Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Non-profit · 63 beds · Part of Covenant Living
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.The Californian
2225 de la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
For-profit · 68 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average4.Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Non-profit · 80 beds · Part of Humangood
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
6.Channel Islands Post Acute
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
For-profit · 156 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average7.Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Covenant Care
★★★★★2Below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Casa Dorinda | 4 | 52 | Non-profit |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | 3 | 156 | For-profit |
| Buena Vista Care Center | 2 | 150 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Solvang, CA (1 · 25.9 mi)
- Ojai, CA (2 · 27.5 mi)
- Ventura, CA (3 · 30.8 mi)
- Oxnard, CA (4 · 35.3 mi)
- Santa Paula, CA (1 · 37.7 mi)
- Camarillo, CA (3 · 43 mi)
- Lompoc, CA (2 · 44 mi)
- Fillmore, CA (1 · 46.4 mi)
- Newbury Park, CA (1 · 48.5 mi)
- Thousand Oaks, CA (3 · 51.9 mi)
- Santa Maria, CA (4 · 53.4 mi)
- Simi Valley, CA (1 · 60.5 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara, CA?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Santa Barbara, California.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA?
Mission Park Healthcare Center has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 4 nursing homes in Santa Barbara, 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, CA have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Santa Barbara, 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)