About Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing home overview and details
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is an nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA, serving Santa Barbara County and the surrounding community. The facility has 63 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.9 residents.
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2000, bringing 26 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with COVENANT LIVING, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility provides 4.24 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.51 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 37.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 25.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
8 affiliated physicians
Dr. Michael Bordofsky, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Barbara Hrach, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael Bernstein, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Todd Engstrom, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Todd Fearer, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. James Murdoch, DO
Family Practice
Dr. David Mandel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Justin Hwang, DO
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
What is the CMS rating for Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have?
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has 63 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.9 residents.
What type of facility is Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara, CA.
How many doctors practice at Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?
8 physicians are affiliated with Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have any safety concerns?
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·