Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1530 East Cypress Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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 Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF Compares
Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is a 95-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Santa Maria, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the California average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Santa Maria, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.1% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the California average of 4.3% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the California average of 22.9% (30% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Santa Maria.
What keeps Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.1% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF's rating advantage in Santa Maria?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Santa Maria
Santa Maria 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 Maria.
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