Safety Report: Aviata At Santa Barbara
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
6Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
0Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
5Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F726
J
Government finding: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F678
L
Government finding: Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F926
L
Government finding: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F835
L
Government finding: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F726
L
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
Citations by topic
2Abuse, neglect & exploitation
2Infection control
3Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (19) than in the cycle before (6).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F726) | 2 | April 16, 2026; August 29, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | November 19, 2025; August 6, 2025 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | August 29, 2025; February 27, 2025 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 14, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | September 14, 2023; October 14, 2021 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Fine | $88,166 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,337 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
April 16, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · complaint · corrected May 14, 2026
J
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F678 · complaint · corrected May 14, 2026
D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F627 · complaint · corrected May 14, 2026
March 3, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · complaint · corrected April 1, 2026
January 14, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected February 13, 2026
November 19, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected January 6, 2026
August 29, 2025 — 13 citations (includes serious)
L
Have policies on smoking.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread · Environmental Deficiencies · F926 · corrected September 29, 2025
L
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F835 · corrected September 29, 2025
L
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · corrected September 29, 2025
L
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected September 29, 2025
F
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F843 · corrected September 29, 2025
E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F883 · corrected September 29, 2025
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected September 29, 2025
E
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F693 · corrected September 29, 2025
E
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F565 · corrected September 29, 2025
D
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F887 · corrected September 29, 2025
D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F679 · corrected September 29, 2025
D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F645 · corrected September 29, 2025
D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · corrected September 29, 2025
August 6, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
E
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F770 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
February 27, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected March 27, 2025
July 11, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2024
September 14, 2023 — 3 citations
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected October 14, 2023
E
Provide 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected October 14, 2023
D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · corrected October 14, 2023
October 14, 2021 — 1 citation
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected December 15, 2021
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare