What is the overall CMS rating of Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from CMS, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

How many deficiency citations does Buena Vista Care Center have?

Buena Vista Care Center has 45 health inspection citations recorded across the most recent three CMS inspection cycles. 1 are classified as "immediate jeopardy" (the most serious CMS severity level).

Has Buena Vista Care Center been fined by CMS?

Buena Vista Care Center has accumulated $68,250 in CMS fines across 1 separate penalties in the current three-year window.

Who owns Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center is affiliated with the COVENANT CARE chain, which operates 24 facilities nationally. See the facility's ownership section for the full CMS Form 855A ownership disclosure.

Starfile / California

Buena Vista Care Center

160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · CCN 555394

Ratings

Overall: ★★☆☆☆ 2
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ 2
Quality measures: ★★★★★ 5
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ 1

Facility

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 150
Avg residents/day: 117.3
Phone: 8059644871

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle	Inspection date	This facility	California avg	National avg	vs state
1	2025-01-17	14	15.6	9.5	-1.6 better
2	2022-03-03	12	17.4	9.8	-5.4 better
3	2019-03-08	19	17.1	9.3	+1.9 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Category	Deficiencies
Quality of life and care	2
Resident assessment and care planning	6
Resident rights	2
Nutrition and dietary	1
Pharmacy service	1
Environmental	2

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Metric	This facility	Turnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)	2.64	—
RN staffing (reported)	0.25	—
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)	2.99	—

Fines & penalties

Total fines: $68,250
Number of fines: 1
Number of penalties: 1
Payment denials: 0

Chain

Chain: COVENANT CARE
Facilities in chain: 24
Chain avg overall: 2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (45)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-14 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-10-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15
Actual harm
JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-10-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17
Immediate jeopardy
EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-10-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-12-26 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0926Have policies on smoking.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2019-03-08 · Health · corrected 2019-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Owner	Type	Role	Percent	Since
COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
COVENANT CARE, LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LP	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-12-19
CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P.	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
COVENANT HOLDCO, LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
COVENANT SUBCO, LLC	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMS	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-12-19
STOCKWELL FUND II LP	Organization	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-12-19
EVANS, MARY	Individual	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
LEVIN, ROBERT	Individual	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
SIMS, CHRISTINE	Individual	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
TOROK, ANDREW	Individual	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—	2008-07-17
ASHLEY, DAVA	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2018-03-26
EVANS, MARY	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2006-04-14
HASSELL, LANCE	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2018-05-17
LEVIN, ROBERT	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2006-04-14
SIMS, CHRISTINE	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2006-04-14
SPARKS, CAROL	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—	2006-04-17
ASHLEY, DAVA	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2018-05-17
CARNEY, KEVIN	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2013-11-01
EVANS, MARY	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2013-11-01
HASSELL, LANCE	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2018-05-17
LEVIN, ROBERT	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2013-11-01
SIMS, CHRISTINE	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2013-11-01
TOROK, ANDREW	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	—	2013-11-01
MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST	Organization	5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST	—	2014-02-20

Other facilities in Santa Barbara

Name	Overall	Beds
The Californian	★★★★★	68
Valle Verde Health Facility	★★★★★	80
Mission Park Healthcare Center	★★★★★	138
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility	★★★★★	63
Channel Islands Post Acute	★★★★☆	156

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.