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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
900 Calle De Los Amigos · Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · 80 certified beds
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Valle Verde Health Facility is a nursing home in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Its reported capacity is 80 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Humangood. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 22 citations, the newest dated 9 January 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.79 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
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5.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
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Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Records from March 2023 to January 2026.
January 9, 2026 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2026 · D
Citation F0908Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2026 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 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 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2026 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 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 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2026 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-10 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 2025-02-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2025 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-10 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2025-02-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-10 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2025 · F
Citation F0801Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-10 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-10 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 2025-02-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-21 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 2024-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 27, 2024 · D
Citation F0835Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-27 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 1, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-01 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-16 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 16, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-16 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-01 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 2023-04-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0921Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-01 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-01 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-01 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-01 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 2023-04-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 4.79 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.09 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Humangood
Chain ID 274 · 17 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Humangood
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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