Casa Dorinda

Nursing Home · Santa Barbara, CA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555023

Contact & location

300 Hot Springs Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Santa Barbara County
Phone
(805) 969-8051
ZIP code
93108 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
52
Residents per day
35.9 (69% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Montecito Retirement Association
Medicare certified since
June 22, 1976
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.15 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.86 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.29 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
0.00 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.83 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 6, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
31 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2026-03-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-08
2025-11-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2024-12-05 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-11-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-06
2024-11-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-02
2024-04-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-04-12 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-04-12 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26
2022-10-20 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29
2022-10-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-18Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Brown, Mary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCague, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, David (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Matthew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Clark, Ramona (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Curtis, William (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Fellows, Steven (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gifford, Andrew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kern, Barkley (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kupperman, Jeffrey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lovan, Diana (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McCague, Brian (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McFarlane, James (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Stevens, Bruce (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Toomey, Christopher (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Zaninovich, Katina (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Caberte, Glynn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Montecito Retirement Association (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Casa Dorinda?

Casa Dorinda has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Casa Dorinda have?

It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has Casa Dorinda been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Casa Dorinda?

(805) 969-8051. The facility is located at 300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.