Casa Dorinda
300 Hot Springs Road · Santa Barbara, CA · 93108 · 8059698051
52 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.97 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
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.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 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 November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
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.
Corrected November 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555023 · certified since June 22, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.