Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive · Santa Barbara, CA · 93105 · 8056870701
63 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Living Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
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.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2023
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 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 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 March 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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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 555762 · certified since August 21, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.