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Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle8
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,278
Beds52
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 31 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Administration | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (F0851) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Food and nutrition | 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. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | 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 drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 8, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 8, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Administration | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (F0851) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | 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 drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (14)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 2, 2024 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 6, 2024 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Food and nutrition | 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. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. (F0808) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F0578) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Nov 29, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $8,278 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 6.17 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.80 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 5.57 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | no data | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 52 |
| Residents per day, average | 34.7 |
| Ownership | Non-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Montecito Retirement Association |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jun 22, 1976 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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