Casa Dorinda
300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Casa Dorinda Compares
Casa Dorinda is a 52-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Santa Barbara, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 52 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Santa Barbara, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (50% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (240% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the California average of 22.9% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Casa Dorinda
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Casa Dorinda with other nursing homes in Santa Barbara.
How is Casa Dorinda 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 Casa Dorinda doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.2% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Casa Dorinda doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Casa Dorinda's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 52 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Casa Dorinda?
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 Casa Dorinda?
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 Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara.
Facility Details
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