Nursing home · Santa Barbara, CA
Channel Islands Post Acute
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 · (805) 687-6651
Channel Islands Post Acute is a 156-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Barbara, California (Santa Barbara County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2012. On average it cares for 147 residents a day (about 94% of its certified beds). It is part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 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 | 3.88 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.01 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 6, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 20 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| 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: Powers Park Healthcare INC. 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 Channel Islands Post Acute?
CMS rates Channel Islands Post Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Channel Islands Post Acute have?
156 certified beds, with an average of 147 residents a day.
Does Channel Islands Post Acute 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 Channel Islands Post Acute?
(805) 687-6651. Address: 3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
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).