Atterdag Care Center
636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Atterdag Care Center Compares
Atterdag Care Center is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Solvang, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.2%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.2% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (132% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.4% — better than the California average of 22.9% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Atterdag Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Atterdag Care Center with other nursing homes in Solvang.
How is Atterdag Care Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Atterdag Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.2% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Atterdag Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Atterdag Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Atterdag Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Atterdag Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Solvang
Solvang sits in Santa Barbara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 68,020 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 33.8 years
- Median household income
- $78,925
- Median home value
- $610,300
Demographics for Santa Barbara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Solvang.
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