Casa Dorinda
Santa Barbara, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555023) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (805) 969-8051 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Casa Dorinda has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Casa Dorinda reports total nurse staffing of about 2.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Casa Dorinda has one federal fine on record from CMS totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS's data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Casa Dorinda is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been federally certified since June 1976 and maintains 52 certified beds, with an average daily census of 35.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Casa Dorinda holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. The low staffing star reflects CMS's assessment relative to resident needs, even though the facility's overall and inspection scores are above average.
On nurse staffing specifics, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 2.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing's data.
Regarding CMS's penalty record, Casa Dorinda has one federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS's data does not indicate that the abuse icon is displayed for this facility, nor does it indicate placement in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This listing does not indicate that Casa Dorinda changed ownership in the past 12 months, and there is no chain affiliation data provided. Families should consult CMS's Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection results and details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Casa Dorinda has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Casa Dorinda's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine against Casa Dorinda totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Casa Dorinda.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Casa Dorinda has 52 certified beds and an average daily census of 35.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Casa Dorinda is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Casa Dorinda has been federally certified since June 22, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Casa Dorinda scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not provided in the CMS data; contact the facility at (805) 969-8051 to confirm services.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (805) 969-8051 or visit the Medicare Care Compare page to prepare questions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Casa Dorinda at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555023?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.