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Atterdag Care Center

636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Score: 91 / 100

Atterdag Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Solvang, California, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 9% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Atterdag Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Atterdag Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.60 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.18 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.94 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care 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 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 9.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13