About The Californian
Nursing home overview and details
The Californian is a for-profit nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA, serving Santa Barbara County and the surrounding community. The facility has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 54 residents.
The Californian has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.
The Californian 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
The Californian 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
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
The Californian provides 3.12 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.44 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 54.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 40.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.85 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
The Californian 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Californian
What is the CMS rating for The Californian?
The Californian 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 The Californian have?
The Californian has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 54 residents.
What type of facility is The Californian?
The Californian is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara, CA.
How many doctors practice at The Californian?
1 physicians are affiliated with The Californian. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does The Californian have any safety concerns?
The Californian has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·