Villa Maria Post Acute — nursing home in Santa Maria, CA

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 81 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 81 state-licensed beds · California Department of Public Health
State license: 050000106 active · licensee SANTA MARIA HEALTHCARE, INC.
Average residents per day: 74.9 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 055830
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Oct 31, 1967
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): Santa Maria Healthcare, Inc
CMS chain: The Ensign Group 347 facilities
Phone: (805) 922-3558
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

State enforcement · CA (historical)

Historical

State actions

7

2007–2023

Class AA / A

3

no class AA

Since 2019

1

$30k final penalties

California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

9

latest Jul 25, 2025

Citations

46

24 health · 22 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D34	E4	F4
Minimal	A·	B·	C4

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 055830
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 81
First approved: Oct 31, 1967
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 16, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing & Certification
License number: 050000106
State facility ID: 050000074
License type: Skilled Nursing Facility
License status: active
Licensed beds: 81
Licensee: SANTA MARIA HEALTHCARE, INC. · Profit Corp
Initially licensed: Oct 23, 1967
Current license: Nov 17, 2025 → Nov 16, 2026
Certification (per state): Licensed and Certified
Federal programs (per state): Medicare (and possibly Medicaid)
As of: Oct 16, 2026
Evidence: Verified source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jul 25, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	14	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 25, 2025	Health	Health Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 28, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 22, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 6, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 6, 2024	Health	Health Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 22, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 22, 2023	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

State citations & penalties · historical

State enforcement · California

California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.

Issued	Class	Type	Category	Final amount	Flags	Record
Aug 3, 2023 violation Oct 1, 2020	AP NHPPD	Administrative Penalty AP - 3.2 Nursing-Hours-per-Patient-Day AP (HSC 1276.5)	DHPPD: 1 Day (No Penalty)	$0	Open	810019025
Apr 12, 2016 violation Nov 12, 2014	Class A	Citation Citation A (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$15,542	Closed	050011179
Jul 26, 2011 violation Feb 14, 2011	Class B	Citation Citation B (HSC 1424)	Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported	$200	Closed	050008061
May 26, 2011 violation Sep 27, 2008	Class A	Citation Citation A (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$8,000	Closed	050005648
Jul 18, 2008 violation Aug 9, 2007	Class B	Citation Citation B (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$600	Closed	050004615
Jul 18, 2008 violation May 6, 2005	Class B	Citation Citation B (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$600	Closed	050004614
Oct 31, 2007 violation Mar 6, 2007	Class A	Citation Citation A (HSC 1424)	Medication	$5,000	Closed	050003910

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D34	E4	F4
Minimal	A·	B·	C4

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jul 25, 2025	E-0025	Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	E-0026	Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0325	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	F-0921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	E-0031	Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2025
Oct 28, 2024	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 19, 2024	Complaint
Oct 22, 2024	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 25, 2024	Complaint
Jun 6, 2024	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 11, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 11, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	K-0919	Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 11, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0552	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0584	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0637	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0646	Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 29, 2024
Jan 9, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 23, 2024	Complaint
Jun 22, 2023	E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 18, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	E-0035	Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 18, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 18, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 18, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0758	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 21, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.2

Health inspectionsstate 2.8

Staffingstate 3.3

Quality measuresstate 4.2

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing4.38

State avg 4.54US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.48

State avg 0.68US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.19

State avg 1.20US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.71

State avg 2.66US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.66

State avg 4.10US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 4.33 (case-mix index 1.41).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover27.5%

State avg 36.6%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover22.2%

State avg 37.8%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 0US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jul 25, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 16
Total weighted score: 25

Operating entity

Santa Maria Healthcare, Inc

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

The Ensign Group

347 facilities in 17 states. CMS chain ID 507.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.3

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

11

Organizations

1

Individuals

10

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Barry Port	Individual	Partner	INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 4, 2025
Timothy Cooley	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 1, 2019
Arlene Gonzales	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 30, 2019
Adam Willits	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 15, 2019
Soon Burnam	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 15, 2019
Jared Cullifer	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 1, 2024
Chad Keetch	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 1, 2011
Ami Sato	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 9, 2024
Ensign Services Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 15, 2019
Timothy Cooley	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 1, 2019
Arlene Gonzales	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 30, 2019

Same chain in California

All 346 in chain →

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Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 201 N Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92025 CCN 0550671 state class AA/A	74	Jan 15, 2026	68	—
Grand Terrace Health Care Center 12000 Mount Vernon Ave, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 CCN 0551291 state class AA/A	59	Mar 5, 2026	38	—
Madera Post Acute Center 11900 Ramona Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91732 CCN 0551419 state class AA/A	148	Aug 3, 2026	741 IJ1 harm	$30k
Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center 8351 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 CCN 0551822 state class AA/A	158	Dec 18, 2025	63	—
Garden View Post Acute Rehabilitation 14475 Garden View Lane, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 CCN 0551872 state class AA/A	97	May 7, 2026	53	—
Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 340 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 CCN 0552371 state class AA/A	79	Aug 14, 2026	38	—
Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital 950 S. Fairmont Avenue, Lodi, CA 95240 CCN 0552422 state class AA/A	59	May 7, 2026	52	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 425 East Barcellus Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
ZIP: 93454
County: Santa Barbara County FIPS 06083
State: California
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Valley Oaks Post Acute 830 East Chapel Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 CCN 0558263 state class AA/A	1 km	59	Jun 30, 2026	53	—
Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF 1530 East Cypress Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454 CCN 5552362 state class AA/A	1.9 km	95	Apr 16, 2026	23	—
Santa Maria Post Acute 820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 CCN 0555632 state class AA/A	2 km	55	Aug 6, 2026	79	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	055830	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	055830	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
California CDPH Licensed Facility Listing CA	050000074	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Oct 16, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 055830

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