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
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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
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (35)
Records from October 2022 to March 2026.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0812Procure 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)April 12, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)April 12, 2024
Tag F0801Employ 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)June 1, 2023
Citation 29-AS-20230420091544California Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on June 1, 2023 (control 29-AS-20230420091544). Allegation findings recorded: 4 unsubstantiated.
View original record (opens in a new tab)March 28, 2023
Citation 29-AS-20230209083049California Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on March 28, 2023 (control 29-AS-20230209083049). Allegation findings recorded: 1 unsubstantiated.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0692Provide 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0757Ensure 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0802Provide 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 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 November 29, 2022.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0554Allow 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0808Ensure 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 2022
Tag F0578Honor 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.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 20, 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 November 29, 2022.
View original record (opens in a new tab)October 4, 2022
Citation 29-AS-20220927134346California 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.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Santa Barbara.
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