Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality RatingBelow averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- CaliforniaAbove only 16% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
- Santa Barbara CountyLowest tier among peers14 rated homes · average 4.1★
- United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 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 meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% 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 staff2.64hrsAbove only 1% 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 only0.25hrsAbove only 5% 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 better—No dataCA avg38%RN turnover—
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$68,250Above only 13% 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 cycles45citations
16inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Oct 20, 2025most recent
Citations by monthMar 2019 – Oct 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Oct 20, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$68,250
- 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 PlanningG · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2025
Oct 3, 2025Cycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$68,250
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Dec 17, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025
May 2, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- 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 14, 2025
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Cycle 1worst F · no actual harm
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
- F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
- 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 Feb 17, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Feb 17, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- 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 22, 2024
Dec 26, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2024
Jun 2, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F926Have policies on smoking.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2023
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2023
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Mar 3, 2022Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 3, 2022
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 3, 2022
- 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 May 3, 2022
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 3, 2022
- 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 May 3, 2022
- F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected May 3, 2022
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected May 3, 2022
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected May 3, 2022
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected May 3, 2022
Mar 8, 2019Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2019
- F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2019
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2019
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2019
- 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 Mar 20, 2019
- 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 Mar 20, 2019
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2019
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 8, 2019
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Mar 20, 2019
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Apr 9, 2019
- F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 11, 2019
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 20, 2019
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.64hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.25hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.71hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours1.67hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.57hrs
- California average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better—CA avg 38%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only—Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
- Occupancy150 certified beds · ~117 residents a day78%Above only 13% of peersCA avg 88%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $68,250In fines
- 1Fine
- 0Payment denials
- $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 13% of peersFewer fines than 13% of rated homes in California
Actions on record
- Oct 3, 2025Civil money penalty$68,250
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Covenant Care24 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
Direct owners (5%+)
- Covenant Care California, LLC
- Covenant Care, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
- Centre Capital Investors V, LP
- Centre Covenant Purchaser (B), LLC
- Centre Covenant Purchaser (Q), LLC
- Centre Covenant Purchaser (S), LLC
- Centre V Secondary Fund, L.P.
- Covenant Holdco, LLC
- Covenant Subco, LLC
- State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems
- +5 more
Operational or managerial control
- Dava Ashley
- Mary Evans
- Lance Hassell
- Robert Levin
- Christine Sims
- Carol Sparks
Corporate officers
- Dava Ashley
- Kevin Carney
- Mary Evans
- Lance Hassell
- Robert Levin
- Christine Sims
- Andrew Torok
5% Or Greater Security Interest
- Midcap Funding IV Trust
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData 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 555394 · 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111.
- 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.
