Nursing home · Santa Barbara, CA
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · (805) 687-0701
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is a 63-bed nonprofit nursing home in Santa Barbara, California (Santa Barbara County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2000. On average it cares for 57 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Covenant Living, a group of 16 nursing homes. It is part of a continuing care retirement community. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 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 | 4.47 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.97 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 11% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 23, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 2 below 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: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Covenant Living West. 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 Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?
CMS rates Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have?
63 certified beds, with an average of 57 residents a day.
Does Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?
(805) 687-0701. Address: 2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
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).