D

Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Score: 52 / 100

CMS data shows Casa Dorinda earning a D grade with a score of 52/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Casa Dorinda is near the national average, with 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Casa Dorinda. 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 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.48 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary 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.
    Dec 4, 2024 · 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.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,735

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
52
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10