Nursing homeActive
Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105805883400080 certified beds · 56 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
23
● 0● 22● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-29
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-09 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-10 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-16 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-01 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 055733-20260629-F686
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 055733-20260109-F578
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 055733-20260109-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 055733-20260109-F658
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 055733-20260109-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 055733-20260109-F908
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 055733-20250110-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 055733-20250110-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 055733-20250110-F801
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 055733-20250110-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 055733-20250110-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 055733-20241021-F842
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 055733-20240827-F835
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 055733-20240701-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 055733-20240516-F656
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 055733-20240516-F761
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F645
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F656
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-07Record 055733-20230301-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.61
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.79
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.15
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover26%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.6% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.8% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.7% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humangood Norcal Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Humangood Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Baker, Judith Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Battison, William Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bordofsky, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Herman Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christopherson, Joanne Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cochrane, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fairley, Tracie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feller, Irene Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ghassemi, Bethany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Griffith, Alan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henderson, Mary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Holland, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Holmes, Michelle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Humangood Norcal Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Humangood Socal Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kelley, Albert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdonald, Andrew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ogus, Daniel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vangelisto, Gwen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Judith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Battison, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bordofsky, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Herman Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Herman Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christopherson, Joanne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cochrane, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cochrane, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fairley, Tracie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feller, Irene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ghassemi, Bethany Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Griffith, Alan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henderson, Mary Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Holmes, Michelle Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Humangood Norcal Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Humangood Socal Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kelley, Albert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdonald, Andrew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdonald, Andrew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ogus, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pharmerica Drug Systems LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Us Bank National Association Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Us Bank National Association Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vangelisto, Gwen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vangelisto, Gwen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Humangood — 17 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Santa Barbara.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands Post Acute Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 2026-04-13 | 0180 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 2024-12-11 | 0100 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 2026-05-07 | 0140 |
| The Californian Santa Barbara | 1.8 mi | 2025-03-28 | 0120 |
| Buena Vista Care Center Santa Barbara | 3.5 mi | 2026-04-10 | 0212 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |