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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Road · Santa Barbara, CA 93108 · Lic. #421700160 (CA) · 52 certified beds

(805) 969-8051

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About Casa Dorinda

Casa Dorinda is a continuing care retirement community in Santa Barbara, California. Its capacity is 52 beds, below the Santa Barbara County median of 266 for continuing care retirement communities. The CA licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Montecito Retirement Association. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 35 citations, the most recent on March 6, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 6.17 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 continuing care retirement communities listed in Santa Barbara. Its public records were last updated in November 2026.

Public record

State licensing agency, updated November 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

5.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.

Inspection history (35)

Records from October 2022 to March 2026.

  • April 12, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.

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  • April 12, 2024

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.

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  • April 12, 2024

    Tag F0801

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.

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  • June 1, 2023

    Citation 29-AS-20230420091544

    California Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on June 1, 2023 (control 29-AS-20230420091544). Allegation findings recorded: 4 unsubstantiated.

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  • March 28, 2023

    Citation 29-AS-20230209083049

    California Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on March 28, 2023 (control 29-AS-20230209083049). Allegation findings recorded: 1 unsubstantiated.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0802

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0812

    Procure 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 November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0554

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0808

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0578

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2022.

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  • October 20, 2022

    Tag F0755

    Provide 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 November 29, 2022.

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  • October 4, 2022

    Citation 29-AS-20220927134346

    California Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on October 4, 2022 (control 29-AS-20220927134346). Allegation findings recorded: 1 substantiated.

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Penalties (1)

Total fines: $8,278

  • November 18, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,278 against this nursing home on November 18, 2025.

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Staffing

6.17 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 1.97 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

  • Parent company: Montecito Retirement Association

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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Santa Barbara.

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