Buena Vista Care Center

Nursing Home · Santa Barbara, CA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number555394

Contact & location

160 South Patterson Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Santa Barbara County
Phone
(805) 964-4871
ZIP code
93111 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
150
Residents per day
120.3 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Covenant Care California, LLC
Chain
Covenant Care (12 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
November 20, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.91 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.44 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.10 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.47 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.6 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 10, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
32 health · 20 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-10 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 2026-05-04
2026-04-10 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 2026-05-04
2026-04-10 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-04-10 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 2026-05-04
2026-01-14 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 2026-01-23
2025-10-20 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-15
2025-10-03 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-12-17
2025-10-03 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-17
2025-08-20 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-05-02 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-03-20 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-03-07 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 2025-04-14
2025-03-07 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-01-17 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 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 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 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 2025-02-17
2024-08-08 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-04-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-03
2024-04-03 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-15
2024-01-12 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 2024-01-22
2023-12-26 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-08
2022-03-03 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 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 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 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 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 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 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-03
2022-03-03 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 2022-05-03

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Covenant Care California, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Covenant Care, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Centre Capital Investors V, LP (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Centre Covenant Purchaser (B), LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Centre Covenant Purchaser (Q), LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Centre Covenant Purchaser (S), LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Centre V Secondary Fund, L.P. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Covenant Holdco, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Covenant Subco, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Evans, Mary (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Levin, Robert (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Sims, Christine (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Stockwell Fund II LP (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Torok, Andrew (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Midcap Funding IV Trust (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ashley, Dava (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Carney, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Evans, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hassell, Lance (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Levin, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sims, Christine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Torok, Andrew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ashley, Dava (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Evans, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hassell, Lance (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Levin, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sims, Christine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sparks, Carol (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buena Vista Care Center?

Buena Vista Care Center has a 2-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 Buena Vista Care Center have?

It has 150 certified beds and cares for about 120 residents per day.

Has Buena Vista Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Buena Vista Care Center?

It is part of Covenant Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Buena Vista Care Center?

(805) 964-4871. The facility is located at 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

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