Solvang, CA

Atterdag Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA

(805) 688-5645

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

47

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1973-10-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.37

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.05

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.18

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.94

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
2.3
1.4 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
1.6
0.7 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
98.5%
0.1 pts better
93.4%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
98.2%
0.6 pts worse
95.5%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
1.6%
0.2 pts better
3.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.4%
6.8%
5.4 pts better
11.4%
10 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
4.1%
4.1 pts better
5.4%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.0%
13.7%
1.7 pts better
19.6%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.5%
14.2%
8.3 pts worse
16.7%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 20.6%
11.0%
9.6 pts worse
16.3%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.5%
10.7%
10.8 pts worse
14.9%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.9%
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 9.0%
1.2%
7.8 pts worse
1.7%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.2%
10.9%
13.3 pts worse
19.8%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
4.7%
1.5 pts better
5.1%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.1%
94.0%
2.1 pts better
81.7%
14.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.4%
11.2%
2.2 pts worse
12.0%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.5%
93.2%
3.7 pts worse
79.7%
9.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.9%
23.2%
8.3 pts better
23.9%
9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-09 · Fire 2026-01-09

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2025-01-24 · Fire 2025-01-24

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-28 · Fire 2023-07-28

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

C · Minimal harm 2026-01-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-02-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-31

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-29

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-08-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-08

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-07-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-08-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1973-10-04
Cirone, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-27
Enoch, Verva

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Fazio, Maria

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-27
Parker, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-08-15
Parker, Christopher

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-08-15
Streegen-Catani, Catherine

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Zlaket, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-27

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