Nursing homeActive
Casa Dorinda
300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108805969805152 certified beds · 36 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
31
● 0● 30● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,278
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-06
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-05 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-05 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-12 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-10-20 | Standard | 090 | 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.
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 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F658
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 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-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 DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F801
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F851
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 2026-04-08Record 555023-20260306-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-12-08Record 555023-20251118-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 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F657
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 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F658
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F688
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 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-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 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F851
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 2025-01-31Record 555023-20241205-F880
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 2024-11-06Record 555023-20241105-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 2024-12-02Record 555023-20241105-F658
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 EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-26Record 555023-20240412-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 EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-26Record 555023-20240412-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 2024-04-26Record 555023-20240412-F812
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F554
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 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F578
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F692
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 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F757
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F802
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F804
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F808
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 2022-11-29Record 555023-20221020-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Civil money penalty | $8,278 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.86
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.15
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours1.83
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.2% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 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 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 30.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Mary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Caberte, Glynn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Montecito Retirement Association Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Mary Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Matthew Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clark, Ramona Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Curtis, William Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fellows, Steven Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gifford, Andrew Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kern, Barkley Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kupperman, Jeffrey Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovan, Diana Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccague, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccague, Brian Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcfarlane, James Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stevens, Bruce Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toomey, Christopher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zaninovich, Katina Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Californian Santa Barbara | 4.6 mi | 2025-03-28 | 0120 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility Santa Barbara | 5.1 mi | 2026-05-07 | 0140 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center Santa Barbara | 5.1 mi | 2024-12-11 | 0100 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility Santa Barbara | 6.3 mi | 2026-06-29 | 0151 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute Santa Barbara | 6.3 mi | 2026-04-13 | 0180 |
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 |