Villa Maria Post Acute
425 East Barcellus Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 Villa Maria Post Acute Compares
Villa Maria Post Acute is a 81-bed for-profit 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 81 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: 2.9% — better than the California average of 12.1% (76% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.4% — better than the California average of 4.3% (91% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — worse 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 Villa Maria Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Villa Maria Post Acute with other nursing homes in Santa Maria.
What keeps Villa Maria Post Acute'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 practices help Villa Maria Post Acute keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.9% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Villa Maria Post Acute keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Villa Maria Post Acute maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 81 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Villa Maria Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Villa Maria Post Acute'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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