Valley Oaks Post Acute
830 East Chapel Street · Santa Maria, CA · 93454 · 8059226657
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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 December 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 17, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2022
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055826 · certified since March 22, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.