The Californian is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Santa Barbara, CA. CMS overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

The Californian

santa barbara, CAMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: For profit - Corporation

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Location & Directions

Address

2225 De La Vina Street

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Santa Barbara County and serves residents in the CA area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 5.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

✓ Above average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 5.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

✓ Above average

Staffing RatingFacility: 3.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

≈ At average

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.44 / Industry Avg: 0.75

⚠ Below average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 3.12 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

RN Turnover RateFacility: 40.0% / Industry Avg: 20%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

All Nursing Staff Turnover RateFacility: 54.9% / Industry Avg: 35%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

Google Reviews

3.8
9 reviews
Ben

Ben

Would not recommend it as a skilled facility. Things that needed to be done were not done for the service of our beloved family member.

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Maria Ponce

Maria Ponce

This place has good and bad apples, like any other place! I was there from 10 to 7-8 o’clock at night just to make sure my mother was taken care of. Several times the calling light was left on the floor or away from her. Some CNAs would not answer the calls because they were to busy gossiping at the nurses station. Reports were “altered” to cover their negligence. If a patient falls down, the report to the families is always that the patient try to get up. Went I was a witness that that was incorrect! Even in this pandemic they lie to the families and I actually lost count of how many times they hanged up on me just because I was trying to get information about my mother. They lie, about the real situation the place is, some CNAs treat people without respect and empathy. Patients are push and ignore when they need something etc. My own mother would tell me NOT to say anything or complain because thing would get worse for her. She went to the hospital only because I asked them to call 911 and the nurse hung up on me. The hospital gave me a report; my mother had bruises and bed sores...

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Carmaig de Forest

Carmaig de Forest

Great caregivers and good communication with patients' families

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Stella Lyng

Stella Lyng

My mom lived here for four weeks after breaking her hip. The staff was not only caring and professional, but the communication with the family was outstanding! Every Wednesday I would get a call from Jonathan, the assigned social worker, and he would update me with all things pertaining to my mom and her rehabilitation. I also received a conference call with mom’s entire team who is helping her rehab, who updated me one by one with her progress. Her move back to her senior living facility when finished was seamless. We had a great experience with The Californian!

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Eugena Fremont

Eugena Fremont

This place was so great for my mom. She went here after a knee replacement and recovered so quickly. The rehab staff and nurses were so caring and helpful. The room my mom was in was large, but the whole place felt small and homey. They offered lots of activities and good food. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for this kind of care for a loved one.

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Reviews from Google Places for The Californian. These are real experiences shared by families and patients.

Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.