Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Valle Verde Health Facility

900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Santa Barbara County

Valle Verde is a senior living community in Santa Barbara, CA.

5.0CMS overall rating(805) 883-4000 Visit website ↗

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Santa Barbara's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Valle Verde Health Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, CA, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day. It operates as part of the Humangood 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, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.87 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Santa Barbara for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 80
Avg. residents/day: 57
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Humangood
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 055733

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.87; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.67; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 24.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-01-09
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

2025-01-10Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

2025-01-10Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-01-10Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths

Location

900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Common questions about Valle Verde Health Facility

How much does Valle Verde Health Facility cost?

Valle Verde Health 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.

What is Valle Verde Health Facility's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Valle Verde Health Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Valle Verde Health Facility?

Staff provide about 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Valle Verde Health Facility?

Valle Verde Health Facility has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Valle Verde Health Facility have availability?

Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Valle Verde Health Facility offer?

Valle Verde Health Facility in Santa Barbara, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 80 beds.

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