Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-09 · Fire 2026-01-09
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Santa Barbara, CA
Valle Verde Health Facility
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 883-4000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Humangood
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1972-09-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
17 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 5 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.44
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.69
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.25
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.79
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.14
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.79
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.13
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.25
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
21%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
373
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
71.54
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0231
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.86
Baseline 20.41% · Performance 19.18% · Measure score 4.86 · Achievement 4.86 · Improvement 3.15
Healthcare-associated infections
9.14
Baseline 6.57% · Performance 5.10% · Measure score 9.14 · Achievement 9.14 · Improvement 8.82
Total nurse turnover
7.08
Baseline 40.48% · Performance 34.74% · Measure score 7.08 · Achievement 7.08 · Improvement 3.17
Adjusted total nurse staffing
7.53
Baseline 4.65 hours · Performance 5.22 hours · Measure score 7.53 · Achievement 7.53 · Improvement 4.56
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 7.54% |
10.72%
3.2 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 428 · Observed rate 3.74% · Lower 95% interval 5.55% |
| Discharge to community | 68.8% |
50.57%
18.2 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 422 · Observed rate 73.46% · Lower 95% interval 65.95% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.84 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.34% |
95.27%
4.1 pts better
|
Numerator 299 · Denominator 301 |
| Falls with major injury | 1% |
0.77%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 301 |
| Discharge self-care score | 56.12% |
53.69%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 133 · Denominator 237 |
| Discharge mobility score | 62.45% |
50.94%
11.5 pts better
|
Numerator 148 · Denominator 237 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1% |
2.29%
1.3 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 301 · Adjusted rate 1.61% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.1% |
7.12%
2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 269 · Observed rate 2.23% · Lower 95% interval 3.12% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.5% |
8.2%
5.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 120 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 18.33% |
42%
23.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 120 |
| Discharge function score | 64.98% |
56.45%
8.5 pts better
|
Numerator 154 · Denominator 237 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 89.71% |
95.95%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 68 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.03% |
96.28%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 204 · Denominator 206 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 57.14% |
25.2%
31.9 pts better
|
Numerator 88 · Denominator 154 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.3
1 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.6
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
98.5%
0.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 96.9% · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.2%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
6.8%
4.5 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
4.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.2% |
13.7%
0.5 pts better
|
19.6%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.6% |
14.2%
6.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 20.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.2% |
11.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
10.7%
8.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.9% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 19.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.3% |
1.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
10.9%
12.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.5% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 22.3% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
4.7%
0.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
94.0%
3.9 pts better
|
81.7%
16.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 99.5% · Q3 98.5% · Q4 96.3% · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.0% |
11.2%
6.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.0% · Observed 15.9% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
93.2%
4.2 pts better
|
79.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.1% |
23.2%
4.1 pts better
|
23.9%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.1% · Observed 14.6% · Expected 18.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-01 · Fire 2023-03-01
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-09
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-09
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 2026-02-09
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 2026-02-09
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 2026-02-09
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 2026-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-09
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-21
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 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-27
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
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 2024-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
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 2024-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
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 2024-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
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 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
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 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
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 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
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 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-01
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Humangood
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Humangood Norcal
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Baker, Judith
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Baker, Judith
Corporate Director · Individual
Battison, William
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Battison, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Bearce, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bordofsky, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brown, Herman
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brown, Herman
Corporate Director · Individual
Christopherson, Joanne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Christopherson, Joanne
Corporate Director · Individual
Cochrane, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cochrane, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Feller, Irene
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Feller, Irene
Corporate Director · Individual
Ghassemi, Bethany
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ghassemi, Bethany
Corporate Officer · Individual
Griffith, Alan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Griffith, Alan
Corporate Director · Individual
Holland, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Holmes, Michelle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Holmes, Michelle
Corporate Director · Individual
Humangood Norcal
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Humangood Socal
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Kelley, Albert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kelley, Albert
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcdonald, Andrew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcdonald, Andrew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcgibbon, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ogus, Daniel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ogus, Daniel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Us Bank National Association
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Vangelisto, Gwen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vangelisto, Gwen
Corporate Director · Individual
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