The Best Nursing Homes in
Santa Barbara, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Santa Barbara ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
40
Total Beds
2,173
Avg Star Rating
4.0
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Santa Barbara, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Santa Barbara, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Santa Barbara, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Channel Islands Post Acute
A CASA RHODA 3
A CASA RHODA 4
ABOVE ALL CARE, LLC
ABUNDANT CARE
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35 MoreABUNDANT CARE II
ABUNDANT CARE III
ABUNDANT CARE IV
ALEXANDER GARDENS
YOUR HOME, RCFE
COTTAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Mission Park Healthcare Center
CASA CAMBRIA WAY
Valle Verde Health Facility
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
CASA NAOMI
The Californian
CASA SAN MIGUEL
CASA SANTECITO
CASA ST. JAMES
CASA VIA LOS PADRES
CLIFF VIEW TERRACE
COMFORTS OF HOME SENIOR CARE, INC.
COUNTRY GARDEN'S HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
DIVINE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
EDELWEISS HOME
GARDEN COURT AT VILLA SANTA BARBARA
HERITAGE HOUSE-AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
HOMECARE CASA LINDA, INC.
LOTUS VILLA
MARAVILLA
MESA CARE
MISSION VILLA
OAK COTTAGE OF SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE
SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE
TREE OF LIFE RETIREMENT HOMES, INC.
VILLA ALAMAR
WOOD GLEN HALL, INC.
Casa Dorinda
Buena Vista Care Center
Common Questions about
Care in Santa Barbara
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Santa Barbara?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Channel Islands Post Acute is the top-ranked facility in Santa Barbara, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Santa Barbara facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 40 reviewed facilities in Santa Barbara carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.