7 nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 4.1
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 707
Which Santa Barbara nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 7 nursing homes in Santa Barbara are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Casa Dorinda.
Star ratings across Santa Barbara
The average overall CMS rating in Santa Barbara is 4.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 5 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 7 nursing homes in Santa Barbara
- Channel Islands Post Acute3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara 93110
- Buena Vista Care Center160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara 93111
- Mission Park Healthcare Center623 West Junipero Street, Santa Barbara 93105
- Valle Verde Health Facility900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara 93105
- The Californian2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara 93105
- Casa Dorinda300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara 93108
Santa Barbara nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | 5 of 5 | 5 |
| The Californian | 5 of 5 | 5 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| Casa Dorinda | 4 of 5 | 8 |
Fines and abuse flags in Santa Barbara
3 homes were fined $54,411 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Or see every nursing home in California, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Santa Barbara
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara, CA?
7 certified homes with 707 beds.
Which nursing homes in Santa Barbara have the best ratings?
Mission Park Healthcare Center, Valle Verde Health Facility, The Californian and Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.