Santa Maria Post Acute
Santa Maria, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055563) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 925-8877 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Santa Maria Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.
Santa Maria Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Santa Maria 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 was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Santa Maria Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. The facility has been certified since February 1971 and holds 55 certified beds, with an average of 47.6 residents per day. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Santa Maria Post Acute has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of approximately 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data for this facility. Prospective families should review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Santa Maria Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day; CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 55 certified beds with an average of 47.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 1, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
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 8059258877 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8059258877 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055563?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.