Buena Vista Care Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
2225 De La Vina Street · Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · 68 certified beds
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CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
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3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
12
March 28, 2025 · D
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-28 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 28, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-28 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 28, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-28 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 28, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-28 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 22, 2022 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-22 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 22, 2022 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-22 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 22, 2022 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-22 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.12 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
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Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Median · CA$11,060/moNursing Homes
Median · CA$12,167/moOther licensed providers in Santa Barbara, with their own public records.
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