01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-10 | 9 | 2026-04-10 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-17 | 10 | 2025-01-17 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-03-03 | 13 | 2022-03-03 | 3 |
CMS CCN 5553942026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue · Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · Santa Barbara County
Certified beds150CMS provider file
Recent citation rows52current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
52 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-10 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-04-10 · FIREK0347Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-04-10 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-04-10 · FIREK0354Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-04-10 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-04-10 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-112026-01-14 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-23 · complaint2025-10-20 · HEALTHF0656Severity G · isolated actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-15 · complaint2025-10-03 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17 · complaint2025-10-03 · HEALTHF0908Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17 · complaint2025-08-20 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-01 · complaint2025-05-02 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-16 · complaint2025-03-20 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15 · complaint2025-03-07 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14 · complaint2025-03-07 · HEALTHF0921Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14 · complaint2025-01-17 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-172025-01-17 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-172025-01-17 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-172025-01-17 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-172025-01-17 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-1703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT CARE, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LPOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 12/19/2008
- CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P.Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT HOLDCO, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT SUBCO, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMSOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 12/19/2008
- STOCKWELL FUND II LPOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 12/19/2008
- EVANS, MARYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- LEVIN, ROBERTIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- SIMS, CHRISTINEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- TOROK, ANDREWIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2008
- MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/20/2014
- ASHLEY, DAVAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/17/2018
- CARNEY, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2013
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.91per resident day
RN hours0.44per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.47per resident day
Staff turnover47.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Santa Barbara ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Casa Dorinda52 beds · CMS overall 4/550 citation rowsChannel Islands Post Acute156 beds · CMS overall 3/536 citation rowsMission Park Healthcare Center138 beds · CMS overall 5/533 citation rowsSamarkand Skilled Nursing Facility63 beds · CMS overall 5/537 citation rowsThe Californian68 beds · CMS overall 5/523 citation rowsValle Verde Health Facility80 beds · CMS overall 5/533 citation rows