Valle Verde Health Facility
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Valle Verde Health Facility Compares
Valle Verde Health Facility is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Santa Barbara, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.6%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% 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: 22.6% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (86% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.1% — 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 Valle Verde Health Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valle Verde Health Facility with other nursing homes in Santa Barbara.
What keeps Valle Verde Health Facility's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Valle Verde Health Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.6% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Valle Verde Health Facility keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 18.1% here versus 22.9% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Valle Verde Health Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Valle Verde Health Facility's rating advantage in Santa Barbara?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.1 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Valle Verde Health Facility?
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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