Nursing homes in Santa Barbara, CA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, part of the Santa Barbara area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Santa Barbara County currently features seven nursing homes providing skilled care across the 93105, 93108, 93110, and 93111 ZIP codes. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Four local centers have achieved the highest 5-star designation, including The Californian, which is currently operated by California Convalescent Hospital of Santa Barbara, Inc. Residents and families can use these standardized metrics to evaluate clinical quality.

What to look for in Santa Barbara

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Santa Barbara

1. 1
   The Californian

   CALIFORNIA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL OF SANTA BARBARA, INC. · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Valle Verde Health Facility

   HUMANGOOD · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   Mission Park Healthcare Center

   MISSION PARK HEALTH CENTER, LLC · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

   COVENANT LIVING · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   Casa Dorinda

   MONTECITO RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   Buena Vista Care Center

   COVENANT CARE · Large
   3.0
7. 7
   Channel Islands Post Acute

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   2.0

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