Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home · Santa Barbara, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555762

Contact & location

2566 Treasure Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County
Phone
(805) 687-0701
ZIP code
93105 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
63
Residents per day
56.6 (90% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Covenant Living West
Chain
Covenant Living (15 facilities, avg 4.4★)
Medicare certified since
August 21, 2000
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
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
4.38 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.59 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.16 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.62 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.92 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.8 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
11.1 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 23, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-28
2026-01-23 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-19
2025-09-18 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-13
2025-05-05 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 2025-05-31
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-19 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 2025-01-18
2024-05-09 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 2024-05-29
2023-02-10 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 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 2023-03-20

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 Living Communities & Services (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Aagaard, Jon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Pamela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Eastburg, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Espinosa, Marc (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hodgkinson, Donald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Manlove, Matt (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Oxendale, Roger (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stante, Marlene (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Vining, Anne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cunliffe, Terri (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Holt, Jody (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Covenant Living Communities & Services (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cunliffe, Terri (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility has a 5-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 Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility have?

It has 63 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.

Has Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?

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

Who owns Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?

It is part of Covenant Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility?

(805) 687-0701. The facility is located at 2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

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