DBelow average · score 36/100 · #903 of 1,154 in California
Santa Maria Post Acute
820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 · 55 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
20 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Santa Maria Post Acute is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 55 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Santa Maria Post Acute at a Glance
D
36/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.41 h.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 96.
16<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
65<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 055563 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Phone8059258877
CountySanta Barbara
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds55
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Villa Maria Post Acute - Santa Maria, CA · 81 beds
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top 10%
2
Marian Regional Medical Center D/P Snf - Santa Maria, CA · 95 beds
- Staffing 6.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
3
Valley Oaks Post Acute - Santa Maria, CA · 59 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.