C70

Buena Vista Care Center

Grade C 70/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

150

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
8059644871

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.29h
LPN
0.81h
CNA
1.90h
Total
2.99h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

COVENANT CARE, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LP

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2008

CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P.

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

COVENANT HOLDCO, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

COVENANT SUBCO, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMS

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2008

STOCKWELL FUND II LP

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2008

EVANS, MARY

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

LEVIN, ROBERT

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

SIMS, CHRISTINE

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

TOROK, ANDREW

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2008

ASHLEY, DAVA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2018

EVANS, MARY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2006

HASSELL, LANCE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2018

LEVIN, ROBERT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2006

SIMS, CHRISTINE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2006

SPARKS, CAROL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2006

ASHLEY, DAVA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2018

CARNEY, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2013

EVANS, MARY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2013

HASSELL, LANCE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2018

LEVIN, ROBERT

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2013

SIMS, CHRISTINE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2013

TOROK, ANDREW

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2013

MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTSince Feb 2014

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (46)

October 20, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0656GActual harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2025
October 3, 2025Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 17, 2025
0908EMinimal harm, Pattern

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 17, 2025
August 20, 2025Health1 deficiency
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2025
May 2, 2025Health1 deficiency
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 16, 2025
March 20, 2025Health1 deficiency
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 15, 2025
March 7, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2025
0921DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2025
January 17, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2025
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2025
August 8, 2024Health1 deficiency
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
April 23, 2024Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2024
April 3, 2024Health1 deficiency
0568DMinimal harm, Isolated

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 15, 2024
January 12, 2024Health1 deficiency
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 22, 2024
December 26, 2023Health1 deficiency
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 8, 2024
June 2, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 1, 2023
0921DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 1, 2023
0926DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have policies on smoking.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 1, 2023
February 16, 2023Health1 deficiency
0835DMinimal harm, Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 15, 2023
January 12, 2023Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2023
March 3, 2022Health9 deficiencies
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0806DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
0925EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2022
March 8, 2019Health14 deficiencies
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 8, 2019
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 8, 2019
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 15, 2019
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019
0732DMinimal harm, Isolated

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 8, 2019
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2019
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 8, 2019
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 9, 2019
0909EMinimal harm, Pattern

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2019
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center in Santa Barbara, California has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 70 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Buena Vista Care Center have?

Buena Vista Care Center has 46 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?

Buena Vista Care Center has 150 certified beds with approximately 117 current residents (78% occupancy). The facility is located at 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, California 93111. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.