Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · (805) 687-0701
Non profit - Corporation · 63 certified beds
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 23, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.January 23, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.May 7, 2026 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.September 18, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 5, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 9, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.38 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 63 |
| Average residents per day | 56.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mission Park Healthcare Center Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Californian Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Valle Verde Health Facility Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Casa Dorinda Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Channel Islands Post Acute Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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