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HomeCaliforniaChannel Islands Post Acute

Channel Islands Post Acute

3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 931108056876651WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(29 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
156
certified

How Channel Islands Post Acute 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
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.10 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to 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 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.10 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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.

Channel Islands Post Acute is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Barbara, California with 156 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
156
Avg Residents/Day
144.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 25, 2012
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Barbara
Last Inspection
May 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
42.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

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: Apr 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 22, 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 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 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: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 9, 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: May 9, 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: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jun 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0624Potential for Harm

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jul 18, 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: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 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: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: 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: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.23 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 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
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
OTHMAN, SAMERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 2, 2022
YAMAK, NAJIBMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 24, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 24, 2019
CULLIFER, JAREDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
FUSION MEDICAL STAFFING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2019
OTHMAN, SAMEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 2, 2022
YAMAK, NAJIBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019
PORT, BARRYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
ENSIGN SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 24, 2025
LCCH INVESTMENT COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2019
OTHMAN, SAMERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 2, 2022
YAMAK, NAJIBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Channel Islands Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, CACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Valle Verde Health Facility
Santa Barbara, CA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Barbara, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Santa Barbara, CA1.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Californian
Santa Barbara, CA1.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Buena Vista Care Center
Santa Barbara, CA3.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Casa Dorinda
Santa Barbara, CA6.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, CA · Current facility
—3/54/54/5None recorded
Valle Verde Health Facility
Santa Barbara, CA
1.2 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Barbara, CA
1.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Santa Barbara, CA
1.5 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
The Californian
Santa Barbara, CA
1.9 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Buena Vista Care Center
Santa Barbara, CA
3.4 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Casa Dorinda
Santa Barbara, CA
6.3 mi4/54/51/5$8,278

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 Channel Islands Post Acute?▾
Channel Islands Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Channel Islands Post Acute 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). Channel Islands Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Channel Islands Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Channel Islands Post Acute had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Channel Islands Post Acute?▾
Channel Islands Post Acute provides 4.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 1.10 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Channel Islands Post Acute have?▾
Channel Islands Post Acute has 156 certified beds with an average of 144.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Channel Islands Post Acute?▾
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 Channel Islands Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Channel Islands Post Acute has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 29 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →