B87

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

Grade B 87/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

63

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
8056870701

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.49h
LPN
1.25h
CNA
2.84h
Total
4.58h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 1975

100%

COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 1975

AAGAARD, JON

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

CHRISTENSEN, PAMELA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

EASTBURG, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

ESPINOSA, MARC

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

HODGKINSON, DONALD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

MANLOVE, MATT

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2017

OXENDALE, ROGER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2017

STANTE, MARLENE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

VINING, ANNE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2013

CUNLIFFE, TERRI

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2009

ERICKSON, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2008

HOLT, JODY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

CUNLIFFE, TERRI

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2009

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (32)

September 18, 2025Health1 deficiency
0908DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 13, 2025
May 5, 2025Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 31, 2025
December 19, 2024Health9 deficiencies
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2025
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2025
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 18, 2025
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 Jan 18, 2025
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 Jan 18, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2025
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 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 Jan 18, 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 Jan 18, 2025
May 9, 2024Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 29, 2024
February 10, 2023Health14 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0575DMinimal harm, Isolated

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0577DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0640EMinimal harm, Pattern

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
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, 2023
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 Mar 20, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0804DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0805DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
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 20, 2023
May 24, 2019Health6 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2019
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2019
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 Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 2019
0867EMinimal harm, Pattern

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2019
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Barbara, California has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 87.3 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 Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have?

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has 32 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 Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have?

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has 63 certified beds with approximately 60 current residents (95% occupancy). The facility is located at 2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93105. It is a non 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.