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The Californian

2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 931058056821355
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
68
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 68 certified beds with an average of 51.9 residents per day (76% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Mar 28, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.15 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.8%

The Californian is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Barbara, California with 68 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
68
Avg Residents/Day
51.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 8, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Barbara
Last Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

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 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jul 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 22, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.15 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.67 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.8%
RN Turnover
50.0%
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 (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CAMPBELL, JASON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jun 1, 2014
SCARBERRY, HALEY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jun 1, 2014
LOPEZ, EDGARCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
CAMPBELL, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 25, 2011
SCARBERRY, HALEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 7, 2008
LOPEZ, EDGARW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 17, 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Californian?▾
The Californian has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has The Californian had any health inspection violations?▾
The Californian had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 28, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at The Californian?▾
The Californian provides 4.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 1.14 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.8%.
How many beds does The Californian have?▾
The Californian has 68 certified beds with an average of 51.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Californian?▾
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.