Nursing home · Santa Barbara, CA
Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · (805) 964-4871
Buena Vista Care Center is a 150-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Barbara, California (Santa Barbara County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1989. On average it cares for 121 residents a day (about 81% of its certified beds). It is part of Covenant Care, a group of 7 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.89 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.47 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 67% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 10, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 8 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $32,263 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Covenant Care California, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Buena Vista Care Center?
CMS rates Buena Vista Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?
150 certified beds, with an average of 121 residents a day.
Does Buena Vista Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Buena Vista Care Center?
(805) 964-4871. Address: 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).