Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Santa Barbara County, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Marian Regional Medical Center D/p SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 11 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Villa Maria Post Acute
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 22 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care CeInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 34 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 23 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 07 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $1,748 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Mission Park Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 46 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Californian
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 22 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Valle Verde Health Facility
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 47 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Valley Oaks Post Acute
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 19 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Casa Dorinda
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 09 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $8,278 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Santa Barbara County, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Santa Barbara County, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Marian Regional Medical Center D/p Snf ranks first in Santa Barbara County, CA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Santa Barbara County, CA?
14 homes in Santa Barbara County, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Santa Barbara County, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data