The Californian
Santa Barbara, California
2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
The Californian Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 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
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) 0.43 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.14 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.62 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 68 certified beds · ~52 avg residents/day (76% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Californian is a 68-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Santa Barbara, California. It holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star health inspection rating and 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. The facility is operated as a corporate-owned entity providing long-term care and rehabilitative services.
Location
2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, Santa Barbara, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Californian?
- The Californian has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Californian score on health inspections?
- The Californian received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Californian?
- The Californian has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Californian have?
- The Californian has 68 certified beds.
- Does The Californian accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Californian accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is The Californian located?
- The Californian is located at 2225 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, Santa Barbara, California.
- How can I contact The Californian?
- You can reach The Californian by phone at +1 805-682-1355.
Nearby facilities
- Mission Park Healthcare Center 0.4 mi
623 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, 93105
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 0.6 mi
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
- Valle Verde Health Facility 1.8 mi
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
- Channel Islands Post Acute 1.8 mi
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
- Casa Dorinda 4.6 mi
300 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, 93108
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
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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