Villa Maria Post Acute
425 East Barcellus Avenue · Santa Maria, CA · 93454 · 8059223558
81 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
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 June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
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 June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 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 June 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 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 January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
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 limited.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
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 July 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055830 · certified since October 31, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.