Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue · Santa Barbara, CA · 93111 · 8059644871
150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Covenant Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $32,263 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
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.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
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.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected January 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 3, 2025 | Fine | $32,263 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555394 · certified since November 20, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.