Villa Maria Post Acute
425 East Barcellus Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454 · (805) 922-3558
For profit - Limited Liability company · 81 certified beds
Villa Maria Post Acute has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 25, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 25, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.July 25, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 25, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 25, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 22, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 9, 2024 · F0580 · 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 | 4.37 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.2% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 81 |
| Average residents per day | 74.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF Santa Maria · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Valley Oaks Post Acute Santa Maria · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Santa Maria Post Acute Santa Maria · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lompoc · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce Lompoc · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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