NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare

Resources

  • About Us
  • Data Sources
  • Contact

About

  • About Us
  • Data Sources
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Data from CMS, Census Bureau & CareScout. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeCaliforniaBuena Vista Care Center

Buena Vista Care Center

160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 931118059644871
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
150
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $68,250

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 150 certified beds with an average of 117.3 residents per day (78% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Jan 17, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $68,250 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.64 hours per resident per day

• Part of the Covenant Care chain (24 facilities)

Buena Vista Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Barbara, California with 150 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
117.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 20, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Barbara
Last Inspection
Jan 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
137.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (45)

F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Oct 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0926Potential for Harm

Have policies on smoking.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 15 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$68,250
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 3, 2025
$68,250

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.67 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.64 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
COVENANT CARE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 19, 2008
CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
COVENANT HOLDCO, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
COVENANT SUBCO, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2008
STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMS5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 19, 2008
STOCKWELL FUND II LP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 19, 2008
EVANS, MARY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 17, 2008
LEVIN, ROBERT5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 17, 2008
SIMS, CHRISTINE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 17, 2008
TOROK, ANDREW5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 17, 2008
ASHLEY, DAVAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 26, 2018
EVANS, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 14, 2006
HASSELL, LANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 17, 2018
LEVIN, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 14, 2006
SIMS, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 14, 2006
SPARKS, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 17, 2006
ASHLEY, DAVACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 17, 2018
CARNEY, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
EVANS, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
HASSELL, LANCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 17, 2018
LEVIN, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
SIMS, CHRISTINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
TOROK, ANDREWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 20, 2014

Nearby Nursing Homes

All California facilities

Channel Islands Post Acute

Santa Barbara, CA · 156 beds

For profit
Health
Staffing
Quality
Not Rated
3.4 mi

Valle Verde Health Facility

Santa Barbara, CA · 80 beds

Non profit$5,000 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
3.5 mi

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

Santa Barbara, CA · 63 beds

Non profit
Health
Staffing
Quality
4.6 mi

Mission Park Healthcare Center

Santa Barbara, CA · 138 beds

For profit
Health
Staffing
Quality
4.6 mi

The Californian

Santa Barbara, CA · 68 beds

For profit
Health
Staffing
Quality
5.1 mi

Casa Dorinda

Santa Barbara, CA · 52 beds

Non profit$12,735 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
9.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buena Vista Care Center?▾
Buena Vista Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Buena Vista Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Buena Vista Care Center had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 17, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $68,250 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Buena Vista Care Center?▾
Buena Vista Care Center provides 2.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 1.67 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?▾
Buena Vista Care Center has 150 certified beds with an average of 117.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Covenant Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Buena Vista Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 6 other nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Santa Barbara nursing homes page.

Part of Covenant Care

This chain operates 24 facilities. View all →