Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) · Santa Barbara, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue · Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · 150 certified beds
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About Buena Vista Care Center
Buena Vista Care Center is a nursing home in Santa Barbara, California. Its capacity is 150 beds, above the Santa Barbara County median of 81 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Covenant Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 35 citations, the most recent on April 10, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.89 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Santa Barbara. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (35)
Records from March 2022 to April 2026.
April 3, 2024
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 15, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2024.
December 26, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2024.
June 2, 2023
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2023.
June 2, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2023.
June 2, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2023.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2022.
Penalties (1)
October 3, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $32,263 against this nursing home on October 3, 2025.
Staffing
3.89 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.68 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Covenant Care, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 3.0 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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