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Buena Vista Care Center

Buena Vista Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Santa Barbara, California. Its CMS overall rating is ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5).

FieldValue
Address160 South Patterson Avenue
CitySanta Barbara, CA 93111
CountySanta Barbara
Phone8059644871
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Certified beds150
Average residents/day120.3
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid)1989-11-20

CMS star ratings

RatingStars
Overall rating★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)
Health inspection rating★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)
Quality measure (QM) rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Staffing rating★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)

CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.

Staffing and turnover

Nurse aide hours2.36 h/resident/day
LPN hours1.10 h/resident/day
RN hours0.44 h/resident/day
Total nurse hours3.91 h/resident/day
Weekend nurse hours3.47 h/resident/day
Total nursing turnover47.6%
RN turnover57.1%

Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.

Part of the COVENANT CARE chain (11 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.0 stars).

Location and contact

Buena Vista Care Center is at 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 in Santa Barbara. Call 8059644871 for admissions and visits.

Nearby nursing homes

Channel Islands Post Acute 5.5 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)Valle Verde Health Facility 5.6 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility 7.4 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)Mission Park Healthcare Center 7.4 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)The Californian 8.3 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)Casa Dorinda 15.6 km · Santa Barbara · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS rating of Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).

How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?

It is certified for 150 beds and averages 120.3 residents per day.

Who owns Buena Vista Care Center?

It is a for profit - limited liability company facility, part of the COVENANT CARE chain.