Nursing homes in Santa Maria, CA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Maria, part of the Santa Barbara area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Santa Maria residents in Santa Barbara County can choose from four local nursing homes that provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Half of the city's homes earned a top 5-star designation, including Villa Maria Post Acute, which is operated by The Ensign Group and serves the 93454 and 93458 ZIP codes.

What to look for in Santa Maria

• All homes in Santa Maria score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Santa Maria

1. 1
   Villa Maria Post Acute

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF

   COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   Valley Oaks Post Acute

   VALLEY OAKS POST ACUTE, LLC · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   Santa Maria Post Acute

   SANTA MARIA POST ACUTE, LLC · Medium
   2.0

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