Channel Islands Post Acute
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Channel Islands Post Acute Compares
Channel Islands Post Acute is a 156-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Barbara, 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 quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.0%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 156 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (85% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Channel Islands Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Channel Islands Post Acute with other nursing homes in Santa Barbara.
How is Channel Islands Post Acute addressing its quality measures 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 Channel Islands Post Acute doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Channel Islands Post Acute keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Channel Islands Post Acute maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 156 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Channel Islands Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Channel Islands Post Acute lag behind other Santa Barbara options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.1 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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.
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