24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Seniors needing 24/7 licensed nursing, complex medical care, or short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
Take the free 2-minute care assessment →Santa Barbara, CA · 80 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Maria, CA · 81 beds
One of Santa Maria's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Maria, CA · 95 beds
One of Santa Maria's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Lompoc, CA · 110 beds
One of Lompoc's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 63 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 138 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Santa Barbara, CA · 68 beds
One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Lompoc, CA · 120 beds
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lompoc.
Santa Barbara, CA · 52 beds
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santa Barbara.
Solvang, CA · 50 beds
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Solvang.
Santa Barbara, CA · 150 beds
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Barbara.
Santa Maria, CA · 59 beds
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Maria.
Santa Maria, CA · 55 beds
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Maria.
Santa Barbara, CA · 156 beds
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Barbara.
Skilled Nursing in the Santa Maria, CA area typically costs $10,920–$16,400 per month, with a local median of about $13,200 (published survey medians adjusted for Santa Maria prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Santa Maria right now are Valle Verde Health Facility, Villa Maria Post Acute, Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF. The full ranked list — 14 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Santa Maria market can confirm current availability and pricing.