Buena Vista Care Center

160 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara CA, 93111

Resident Review Score
4.7
|
Average
Starting price

$13,323

For this area
$$$
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Buena Vista Care Center is a nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA, with 150 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Buena Vista Care Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Buena Vista Care Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $13,323 and range up to $15,455 per month. The average price in the community is $14,389, which is higher than the average cost of $5,752 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.5 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.1 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are three hospitals within 25 miles of Buena Vista Care Center. The two closest hospitals are Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which is 0.2 miles away, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, which is 4.8 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Buena Vista Care Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Parking
  • Social Outings
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(805) 964-4871

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Pricing for Buena Vista Care Center

$5,752Avg. Local Starting Price
Buena Vista Care Center$13,323

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$6,046
  • In Santa Barbara-San Mar-San Luis Obispo$5,752
  • In CA$5,583

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Resident Review Score
4.7
|
Average
#3 in Santa Barbara, CA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved3
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average6

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received high praise for its caring staff and quality of care from many reviewers, reflecting an environment where residents' health and well-being are prioritized. Positive experiences shared by family members highlight the compassionate and professional approach of the staff, the effectiveness of physical therapy, and the improvements in the health conditions of residents. The community's commitment to care is evident through individual stories of recovery and satisfaction with the services provided. However, it's noteworthy that there were some concerns raised about the facility's physical condition, such as wear and tear and the need for maintenance, suggesting room for improvement in the infrastructure.
Several reviewers also mentioned specific challenges, including issues with the food quality being just adequate, and a concern about the cleanliness of residents before meals. Additionally, a few noted problems with equipment like bed controls being out of reach for residents, which could impact comfort and independence. Despite these criticisms, the emphasis in most reviews remains on the positive outcomes and experiences within this community, underscored by stories of rehabilitation and personal attention from staff. The therapy team, in particular, received accolades for their role in residents' recovery processes, contributing to a sense of hope and progress for individuals and their families.
In essence, while acknowledging certain drawbacks regarding the facility's physical attributes and aspects of resident care, the feedback overall paints a picture of a supportive and effective care environment. The dedication of the staff and the tangible improvements seen in residents' conditions seem to far outweigh the negatives, with many expressing gratitude and recommending the community to others. This points to a strong foundation of care and support that could be further enhanced with attention to the raised concerns.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Buena Vista Care Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

150
96.8

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
4.6

Local Avg

health inspection

2
4.3

Local Avg

quality

5
4.6

Local Avg

staff

3
3.8

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.9

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.4

Local Avg

fines

1
0.8

Local Avg

amount of fines

$15,345
$2,302

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.8

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
4.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
4.1

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

30
37.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

46
38.7

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.4

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    555394

  • Provider SSA county code

    520

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    November 20, 1989

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Buena Vista Care Center

Pet Friendly
Parking
Social Outings
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

11 Health Standard Deficiencies

14 Total Deficiencies Reported

18 Health Complaint Deficiencies

19 Health Standard Deficiencies

1 Total Incidents Reported

25 Total Complaints Reported

36 Total Deficiencies Reported

3 Health Complaint Deficiencies

4 Total Complaints Reported

4 Total Incidents Reported

Occupancy

134 Current Occupants

150 Total Units

79 Current Occupants

99 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Live Entertainment

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Care

Assisted Living

Cardiac Care

Dental Care

Diabetic

Hospice

Independent Living

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Accommodations

Cable TV

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 01/01/1967

Medicare Participant Since 11/20/1989

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 South Patterson Avenue

Distance: 0.2 miles

Santa Barbara Psychiatric Health Facility

315 Camino Del Remedio

Distance: 1.7 miles

Rehabilitation Institute At Santa Barbara

2415 De La Vina

Distance: 4.9 miles

Churches

First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara

949 Veronica Springs Road, Santa Barbara

Distance: 3.7 miles

Santa Barbara Roman Catholic

3240 Calle Pinon, Santa Barbara

Distance: 4.3 miles

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

3240 Calle Pinon, Santa Barbara

Distance: 4.3 miles

Resident Review Score
9.2
|
Most Loved
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