Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara, California

There are 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California. CareGrader grades each facility from A to F based on real government inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including health deficiencies, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history.

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Santa Barbara, California is 4.0 out of 5 stars. CareGrader also assigns A-F letter grades that combine four dimensions of care quality for a more comprehensive evaluation.

Compare facilities on CareGrader using four key dimensions: health inspection results (deficiency counts and severity), staffing levels (RN hours per resident per day), quality measures (falls, infections, rehospitalizations), and penalty history (fines and enforcement actions). Filter by A-F grade to find top-rated facilities. Visit in person and speak with staff and residents before deciding.

Nursing home costs in California vary by facility, room type, and level of care. The national median is approximately $8,000/month for a semi-private room. Use CareGrader's Cost Calculator for California-specific estimates, and check Medicaid eligibility with our Medicaid Screener tool.