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Buena Vista Care Center

160 South Patterson Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93111
(805) 964-4871
150 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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160 South Patterson Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
150
CMS facility ID
555394
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Barbara
Facility name
Buena Vista Care Center
Street address
160 South Patterson Avenue
City / state / ZIP
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone
(805) 964-4871

About this facility — Buena Vista Care Center

Buena Vista Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, California. It is licensed for 150 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 55 senior care facilities in Santa Barbara and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Buena Vista Care Center 52 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Covenant Care
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Ashley, Dava
Officer · Operational control — since 2018
Carney, Kevin
Officer — since 2013
Centre Capital Investors V, Lp
Indirect owner — since 2008
Centre Covenant Purchaser (b), Llc
Indirect owner — since 2008
Centre Covenant Purchaser (q), Llc
Indirect owner — since 2008
Centre Covenant Purchaser (s), Llc
Indirect owner — since 2008
Centre V Secondary Fund, L.p.
Indirect owner — since 2008
Covenant Care California, Llc
Direct owner — since 2008
Covenant Care, Llc
Direct owner — since 2008
Covenant Holdco, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2008
Covenant Subco, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2008
Evans, Mary
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2006
Hassell, Lance
Officer · Operational control — since 2018
Levin, Robert
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2006
Midcap Funding Iv Trust
Security-interest holder — since 2014
Sims, Christine
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2006
Sparks, Carol
Operational control — since 2006
State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems
Indirect owner — since 2008
Stockwell Fund Ii Lp
Indirect owner — since 2008
Torok, Andrew
Indirect owner · Officer — since 2008

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1989-11-20
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-10
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$358 per day (≈ $10,880/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
9% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 81% private/other
Occupancy
74% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
30% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
150
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-10Health inspection4 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-23
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (47 citations)
2025-10-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-15
2025-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-17
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-12-17
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-05-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-14
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-01-17Health inspection5 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-17
2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-03
2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0568
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-04-15
2024-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-01-08
2022-03-03Health inspection9 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-03
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-05-03
2026-04-10Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0354
C · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-05-11
2025-01-17Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0347
D · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0500
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-16
2022-03-03Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-03-16
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-03-16
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-03-16
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555394.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.630 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ricardo Botello · 2026-07-31 · via Google

“Buena Vista Care Center is one of the best they stop is pretty good especially the young beautiful Lori and the front desk. She Is wonderful check all the residence especially in me and all this stuff is pretty good. The CNA is nurse I cannot thank you enough.”

★★★★★Anthony Medina · 2026-08-01 · via Google

“Dory!!! I absolutely love the charismatic energy and the amazing person she is at work. Every time I come in I’m greeted by her so quickly!!! She is my favorite receptionist 🙌😁Don’t get me started about Ana! I also see Ana at the desk and she is phenomenal, Dory and her and a real sunshine to my day!!”

★★★★★Emilia Medina · 2026-08-04 · via Google

“Buena vista care center had very supportive staff during my mother’s stay from the receptionist Dory M. Who greeted us warmly upon each arrival and answered questions and concerns with a smile to the administrator Cesar D. and other support staff who also had a comforting presence as well as ensured a safe and comfortable stay.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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