Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · CCN 555762
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 63
- Avg residents/day
- 60.1
- Phone
- 8056870701
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 | 2026-01-23 | 3 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -12.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-12-19 | 10 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -7.4 better |
| 3 | 2023-02-10 | 14 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -3.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.11 | 38.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.44 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.58 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- COVENANT LIVING
- Facilities in chain
- 15
- Chain avg overall
- 4.30 / 5
Inspection citations (27)
- DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-05-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1975-12-23 |
| COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1975-12-23 |
| AAGAARD, JON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAMELA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| EASTBURG, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| ESPINOSA, MARC | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| HODGKINSON, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| MANLOVE, MATT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-07-01 |
| OXENDALE, ROGER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-07-01 |
| STANTE, MARLENE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| VINING, ANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-07-01 |
| CUNLIFFE, TERRI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-03-19 |
| ERICKSON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-01-31 |
| HOLT, JODY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-02 |
| CUNLIFFE, TERRI | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2009-03-19 |
Other facilities in Santa Barbara
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| The Californian | ★★★★★ | 68 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | ★★★★★ | 80 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | ★★★★★ | 138 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | ★★★★☆ | 156 |
| Casa Dorinda | ★★★☆☆ | 52 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.