The Californian
Santa Barbara, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055684) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 682-1355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Californian holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
The Californian reports total nurse staffing of 4.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 60.0% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
The Californian has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — and the data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Californian is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 8, 1967. The facility is licensed for 68 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 48.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Californian holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.36 hours per resident per day, of which 0.51 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for The Californian. No chain affiliation is included in the data, and CMS indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalties, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Californian has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Californian is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0% and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for The Californian, meaning no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for The Californian.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Californian has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 48.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Californian is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is included in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Californian has been certified since March 8, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; The Californian scores 5, 5, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8056821355 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8056821355 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Californian's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055684?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.