Mission Park Healthcare Center
623 West Junipero Street · 138 beds · (805) 682-7443
overall
All 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.
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| Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 7 | 14 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 71% | 79% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 20.3 | 19.6 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 43% | 21% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Park Healthcare Center 138 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14 | 0 | None |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 63 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14 | 0 | None |
| Valle Verde Health Facility 80 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1 | $13,870 |
| The Californian 68 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 17 | 0 | None |
| Casa Dorinda 52 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 22 | 1 | $8,278 |
| Buena Vista Care Center 150 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 23 | 2 | $32,263 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute 156 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 36 | 0 | None |
623 West Junipero Street · 138 beds · (805) 682-7443
2566 Treasure Drive · 63 beds · Covenant Living · (805) 687-0701
900 Calle De Los Amigos · 80 beds · Humangood · (805) 883-4000
2225 De La Vina Street · 68 beds · (805) 682-1355
300 Hot Springs Road · 52 beds · (805) 969-8051
160 South Patterson Avenue · 150 beds · Covenant Care · (805) 964-4871
3880 Via Lucero · 156 beds · The Ensign Group · (805) 687-6651
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.