Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555875) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 687-6651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Channel Islands Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Channel Islands Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Channel Islands Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Channel Islands Post Acute is a 156-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, California, with an average daily census of 144.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 2012, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS categorizes as at the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star. These four component ratings, along with the overall score, are published by CMS and reflect distinct evaluation areas: inspections, staffing levels, quality outcomes, and a composite overall rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.10 hours per resident per day, including about 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Channel Islands Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 156 certified beds with an average daily census of 144.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 25, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), plus an overall composite rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8056876651 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset doesn't include tour guidance; contact the facility at 8056876651 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555875?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.