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HomeCaliforniaCasa Dorinda

Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 931088059698051WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(10 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
52
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,278

How Casa Dorinda Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
1/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.15 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.86 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.15 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.86 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 6, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Santa Barbara County 65+
70,948
15.9% of county
County Population
445,213
Santa Barbara County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Casa Dorinda is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Santa Barbara, California with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
35.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 22, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Barbara
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
62.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

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 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$8,278
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 18, 2025
$8,278

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

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.15 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total1.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BROWN, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
BROWN, MATTHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CLARK, RAMONAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
CURTIS, WILLIAMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
FELLOWS, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GIFFORD, ANDREWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
KERN, BARKLEYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
KUPPERMAN, JEFFREYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
LOVAN, DIANAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MCCAGUE, BRIANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
MCFARLANE, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
STEVENS, BRUCEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
TOOMEY, CHRISTOPHERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ZANINOVICH, KATINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MCCAGUE, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
MONTECITO RETIREMENT ASSOCIATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1975
BROWN, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2021
CABERTE, GLYNNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 30, 2022
BROWN, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Casa Dorinda and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Casa Dorinda
Santa Barbara, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
The Californian
Santa Barbara, CA4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Barbara, CA5.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Santa Barbara, CA5.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Valle Verde Health Facility
Santa Barbara, CA6.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, CA6.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Buena Vista Care Center
Santa Barbara, CA9.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Casa Dorinda
Santa Barbara, CA · Current facility
—4/54/51/5$8,278
The Californian
Santa Barbara, CA
4.6 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Barbara, CA
5.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Santa Barbara, CA
5.1 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Valle Verde Health Facility
Santa Barbara, CA
6.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, CA
6.3 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Buena Vista Care Center
Santa Barbara, CA
9.7 mi2/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Casa Dorinda?▾
Casa Dorinda has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Casa Dorinda cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Casa Dorinda participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Casa Dorinda had any health inspection violations?▾
Casa Dorinda had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 6, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,278.
What are the staffing levels at Casa Dorinda?▾
Casa Dorinda provides 2.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, 1.29 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Casa Dorinda have?▾
Casa Dorinda has 52 certified beds with an average of 35.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Casa Dorinda?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Santa Barbara. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Casa Dorinda?▾
On Google Maps, Casa Dorinda has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.