830 East Chapel Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 · Santa Barbara County
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Typically 87% full (51 of 59 beds occupied on an average day).
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Valley Oaks Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Maria, CA, with 59 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 8 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.
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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 (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
830 East Chapel Street, Santa Maria, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityValley Oaks 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 Valley Oaks Post Acute 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Valley Oaks Post Acute has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 87% full (51 of 59 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Valley Oaks Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 59 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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