Buena Vista Care Center
Santa Barbara, California
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
Buena Vista Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $68,250
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.29 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.71 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.67 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 150 certified beds · ~117 avg residents/day (78% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Buena Vista Care Center is a 150-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Santa Barbara, California. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 1-star staffing rating, a 2-star health inspection rating, and a 5-star rating for quality measures. it provides long-term care and rehabilitation services under corporate ownership.
Location
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111, Santa Barbara, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Buena Vista Care Center?
- Buena Vista Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Buena Vista Care Center score on health inspections?
- Buena Vista Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Buena Vista Care Center?
- Buena Vista Care Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?
- Buena Vista Care Center has 150 certified beds.
- Does Buena Vista Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Buena Vista Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Buena Vista Care Center located?
- Buena Vista Care Center is located at 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111, Santa Barbara, California.
- How can I contact Buena Vista Care Center?
- You can reach Buena Vista Care Center by phone at +1 805-964-4871.
Nearby facilities
- Valle Verde Health Facility 3.3 mi
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
- Channel Islands Post Acute 3.4 mi
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 4.5 mi
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
- Mission Park Healthcare Center 4.7 mi
623 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, 93105
- The Californian 5.0 mi
2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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