01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-23 | 3 | 2026-01-23 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-19 | 10 | 2024-12-19 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-02-10 | 15 | 2023-02-10 | 3 |
CMS CCN 5557622026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive · Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Santa Barbara County
Certified beds63CMS provider file
Recent citation rows37current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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
37 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-07 · HEALTHF0837Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28 · complaint2026-01-23 · HEALTHF0732Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-192026-01-23 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042026-01-23 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-09-18 · HEALTHF0908Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13 · complaint2025-05-05 · 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 · 2025-05-31 · complaint2024-12-19 · FIREE0031Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-032024-12-19 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · 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 · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · 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 · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · 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 · 2025-01-182024-12-19 · FIREK0161Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-032024-12-19 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-032024-12-19 · FIREK0753Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-032024-05-09 · 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 · 2024-05-29 · complaint2023-02-10 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-202023-02-10 · HEALTHF0575Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-202023-02-10 · HEALTHF0577Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-202023-02-10 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-2003 / 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 LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICESOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 12/23/1975
- CUNLIFFE, TERRIIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 03/19/2009
- AAGAARD, JONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- CHRISTENSEN, PAMELAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- EASTBURG, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- ESPINOSA, MARCIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- HODGKINSON, DONALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- MANLOVE, MATTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- OXENDALE, ROGERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- STANTE, MARLENEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- VINING, ANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- CUNLIFFE, TERRIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/19/2009
- ERICKSON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2008
- HOLT, JODYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/02/2017
- COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICESOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/1975
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 hours4.38per resident day
RN hours0.59per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.92per resident day
Staff turnover34.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Santa Barbara ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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