The Californian is a 5-star (much above average) rated 68-bed nursing home in Santa Barbara, California. It has 4 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 March 2026

the californian

2225 De La Vina Street · Santa Barbara, CA 93105
5
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
5 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.39
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.15
RN Turnover
50.0%
Total Staff Turnover
36.8%
Facility Info
Beds
68
Avg. Residents/Day
52
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
4
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for The Californian?
The Californian has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (Much Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has The Californian been fined or penalized?
The Californian has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does The Californian have?
The Californian has 4 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does The Californian accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, The Californian accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does The Californian compare to other nursing homes in Santa Barbara?
Visit our Santa Barbara, California nursing homes page to see how The Californian ranks against other facilities in the area.