Buena Vista Care Center is a 2-star (below average) rated 150-bed nursing home in Santa Barbara, California. It has 9 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated July 2026

buena vista care center

160 South Patterson Avenue · Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.44
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.91
RN Turnover
57.1%
Total Staff Turnover
47.6%
Facility Info
Beds
150
Avg. Residents/Day
120
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
9
Complaint Deficiencies
5
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Buena Vista Care Center?
Buena Vista Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Buena Vista Care Center been fined or penalized?
Buena Vista Care Center has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does Buena Vista Care Center have?
Buena Vista Care Center has 9 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Buena Vista Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Buena Vista Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Buena Vista Care Center compare to other nursing homes in Santa Barbara?
Visit our Santa Barbara, California nursing homes page to see how Buena Vista Care Center ranks against other facilities in the area.