2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Santa Barbara County
Welcome to a beautifully balanced retirement lifestyle at Covenant Living at the Samarkand. We offer stunning and maintenance-free studio, one-bedroom, one plus den, and two bedroom apartment homes.
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Typically 92% full (58 of 63 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, CA, with 63 certified beds and an average of about 58 residents per day. It operates as part of the Covenant Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,920–$16,400/mo (median $13,200) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,100–$7,400/mo (median $7,220) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Santa Maria prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communitySamarkand Skilled Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Barbara, CA area typically runs $10,920–$16,400 per month (median $13,200, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 92% full (58 of 63 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Barbara, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 63 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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