Santa Barbara, CA

Casa Dorinda

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,735 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA

(805) 969-8051

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

52

Certified beds

Average residents

37

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-06-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.22

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.48

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

14%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
2.3
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.3
1.6
1.3 pts better
1.8
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.7%
98.5%
5.8 pts worse
93.4%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.3%
98.2%
7.9 pts worse
95.5%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
1.6%
2.5 pts worse
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
6.8%
5.9 pts better
11.4%
10.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
4.1%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 36.6%
13.7%
22.9 pts worse
19.6%
17 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.1%
14.2%
0.1 pts better
16.7%
2.6 pts better
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 8.2%
11.0%
2.8 pts better
16.3%
8.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.3%
10.7%
3.6 pts worse
14.9%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
1.2%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.5%
10.9%
0.6 pts worse
19.8%
8.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.0%
4.7%
3.7 pts better
5.1%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.4%
94.0%
15.6 pts worse
81.7%
3.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.3%
11.2%
0.9 pts better
12.0%
1.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.0%
1.5%
3.5 pts worse
1.6%
3.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 54.1%
93.2%
39.1 pts worse
79.7%
25.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.2%
23.2%
6 pts better
23.9%
6.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-05 · Fire 2024-12-05

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-10-20 · Fire 2022-10-20

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (7 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-03-14 · Fire 2019-03-14

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2022-11-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2022-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2022-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2022-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-11-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2019-05-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2019-05-14

C · Minimal harm 2019-03-14

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2019-05-14

C · Minimal harm 2019-03-14

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2019-05-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-11-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

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 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

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 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

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 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

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 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

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 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

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 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2022-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

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 2022-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

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 2019-04-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2019-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

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 2019-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

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 2019-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2019-04-02

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$12,735 2025-11-18

Fine

Fine · fine $12,735

Fine

Ownership

Brown, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Brown, Mary

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-09-20
Brown, Matthew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Caberte, Glynn

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-30
Clark, Ramona

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Curtis, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Fellows, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Gifford, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Kern, Barkley

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Kupperman, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Lovan, Diana

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Mccague, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Mccague, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Mccague, Brian

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Mcfarlane, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Stevens, Bruce

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Toomey, Christopher

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Zaninovich, Katina

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-01-01

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