ElderGrade
C

66.7/100

Average

Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

CMS 4/5 stars #13 of 14 in Santa Barbara County (805) 969-8051
Certified beds
52
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,278 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

24.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.86 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,278 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.86 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 1.83 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 6, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 6, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Nov 18, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BROWN, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BROWN, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLARK, RAMONA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CURTIS, WILLIAM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FELLOWS, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GIFFORD, ANDREW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KERN, BARKLEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KUPPERMAN, JEFFREY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LOVAN, DIANA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCCAGUE, BRIAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCFARLANE, JAMES Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STEVENS, BRUCE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Casa Dorinda

What is the ElderGrade for Casa Dorinda? +

Casa Dorinda holds an ElderGrade of C (66.7 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Casa Dorinda? +

Residents receive an average of 2.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Casa Dorinda been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 31 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Casa Dorinda accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.