Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · (805) 883-4000
Non profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Valle Verde Health Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations (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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 9, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 9, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 9, 2026 · F0656 · 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.January 9, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.January 9, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 29, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 21, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.August 27, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 1, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 16, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 16, 2024 · F0761 · 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 | 4.79 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.58 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 55.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mission Park Healthcare Center Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility Santa Barbara · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Californian 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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