Map showing the location of Casa Dorinda in Santa Barbara, California
300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • CaliforniaAbove only 37% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Santa Barbara CountyAbove only 8% of peers14 rated homes · average 4.1★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs CA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−2.1 vs CA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.9 vs CA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 44% of peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 57% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.62hrsAbove only 4% of peersCA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.57hrsAbove 62% of peersCA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better14%Top 2%CA avg38%RN turnover17%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$12,735Above only 33% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
30citations
6inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 18, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMar 2019 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 18, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm$12,735
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Dec 5, 20249 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  2. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  3. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  4. 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  5. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  6. 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  9. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2025
Nov 5, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Apr 12, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. 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.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
  2. 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.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Oct 20, 20229 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  2. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  3. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  4. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  5. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  6. F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  7. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  8. 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
  9. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2022
Mar 14, 20196 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2019
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2019
  3. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2019
  4. 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2019
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 3, 2019
  6. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.62hrsAbove only 4% of peers−0.89 vs CA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.57hrsAbove 62% of peers−0.08 vs CA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.83hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.22hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.48hrs
  • California average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better14%Top 2%CA avg 38%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only17%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year
  • Occupancy52 certified beds · ~37 residents a day70%Above only 8% of peersCA avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $12,735In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 33% of peersFewer fines than 33% of rated homes in California

Actions on record

  1. Nov 18, 2025Civil money penalty$12,735

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Corporate directors
  • David Brown
  • Matthew Brown
  • Ramona Clark
  • William Curtis
  • Steven Fellows
  • Andrew Gifford
  • Barkley Kern
  • Jeffrey Kupperman
  • +6 more
Corporate officers
  • Brian McCague
Managing employees
  • Mary Brown
  • Glynn Caberte
  • Brian McCague

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 555023 · 300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and Santa Barbara County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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