Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1530 East Cypress Way · Santa Maria, CA · 93454 · 8057393650
95 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Commonspirit Health Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 2024
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.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 23, 2023
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.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555236 · certified since September 15, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.