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Buena Vista Care Center
Nursing home Santa Barbara, CA
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · (805) 964-4871
Overall rating 2
Health inspections 2
Staffing 3
Quality of resident care 4
Certified beds150
Residents on an average day120
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company · Covenant Care
Medicare-certified sinceNov 20, 1989
Ratings compared with California and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 2 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with California and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.91 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 47.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 57.1% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Other options nearby
- Valle Verde Health Facility
3.5 mi away5★ - Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
4.6 mi away5★ - Mission Park Healthcare Center
4.6 mi away5★ - The Californian
5.1 mi away5★ - Casa Dorinda
9.7 mi away4★ - Channel Islands Post Acute
3.4 mi away3★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).