C

Santa Maria Post Acute

820 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Score: 63 / 100

Santa Maria Post Acute is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Santa Maria, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Santa Maria Post Acute provides above-average staffing with 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 49 deficiencies at Santa Maria Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.68 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

49
Total Deficiencies
Mar 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 49 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 2, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Dec 2, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
55
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15