820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 · Santa Barbara County
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Typically 88% full (49 of 55 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.
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Santa Maria Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Maria, CA, with 55 certified beds and an average of about 49 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,920–$16,400/mo (median $13,200) | 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
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (50 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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.
820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communitySanta Maria Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria Post Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Santa Maria Post Acute has 50 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 88% full (49 of 55 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 55 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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