Villa Maria Post Acute
Santa Maria, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055830) · 81 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 922-3558 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Villa Maria Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Villa Maria Post Acute reports 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.2%.
Villa Maria Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Villa Maria Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Maria, California, located in Santa Barbara County. The facility has been certified since October 1967 and is licensed for 81 beds, with an average of 74.6 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Villa Maria Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Families considering this facility should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Villa Maria Post Acute has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 24.2% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 81 beds and has an average of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 31, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Villa Maria Post Acute scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8059223558 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8059223558 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055830?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.