Nursing homes in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria, CA has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF1530 East Cypress Way · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 95 | None |
| Villa Maria Post Acute425 East Barcellus Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 81 | None |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute830 East Chapel Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 59 | None |
| Santa Maria Post Acute820 West Cook Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 55 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Santa Maria
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 30, 2026 · Valley Oaks Post Acute · F0755 · 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.June 30, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0658 · 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.June 30, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0689 · 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 1, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 16, 2026 · Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 16, 2026 · Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF · F0759 · 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.April 16, 2026 · Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 14, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 14, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0684 · 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.April 1, 2026 · Santa Maria Post Acute · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Santa Maria
Which nursing home in Santa Maria has the highest Medicare rating?
Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF and Villa Maria Post Acute share the highest overall rating in Santa Maria: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Santa Maria have been fined?
None of the 4 nursing homes in Santa Maria has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Santa Maria?
No. None of the 4 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Santa Maria is the largest?
Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF, with 95 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.