About Valle Verde Health Facility
Valle Verde Health Facility, located in Santa Barbara, CA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Valle Verde Health Facility
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.87 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.87 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the HUMANGOOD network. This chain operates 17 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Valle Verde Health Facility provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 20 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 31 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 17.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 14.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 18.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 97.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 22.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 97.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 21.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 5 complaints
- Total: 5 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 22, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 22, 2024 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HUMANGOOD NORCAL
Ownership Structure
- HUMANGOOD Indirect
- HUMANGOOD NORCAL Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- JUDITH BAKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUDITH BAKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BATTISON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BATTISON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GREGORY BEARCE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GREGORY BEARCE ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL BORDOFSKY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL BORDOFSKY ADP OF THE SNF
- HERMAN BROWN ADP OF THE SNF
- HERMAN BROWN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HERMAN BROWN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOANNE CHRISTOPHERSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOANNE CHRISTOPHERSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOHN COCHRANE CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOHN COCHRANE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN COCHRANE ADP OF THE SNF
- IRENE FELLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- IRENE FELLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BETHANY GHASSEMI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BETHANY GHASSEMI CORPORATE OFFICER
- ALAN GRIFFITH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALAN GRIFFITH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LISA HOLLAND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELLE HOLMES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELLE HOLMES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HUMANGOOD NORCAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HUMANGOOD NORCAL ADP OF THE SNF
- HUMANGOOD SOCAL ADP OF THE SNF
- HUMANGOOD SOCAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALBERT KELLEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALBERT KELLEY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANDREW MCDONALD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW MCDONALD CORPORATE OFFICER
- ANDREW MCDONALD ADP OF THE SNF
- SUSAN MCGIBBON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SUSAN MCGIBBON ADP OF THE SNF
- DANIEL OGUS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DANIEL OGUS CORPORATE OFFICER
- PHARMERICA DRUG SYSTEMS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ADP OF THE SNF
- GWEN VANGELISTO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GWEN VANGELISTO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GWEN VANGELISTO ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Californian | N/A | 5 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Valle Verde Health Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Channel Islands Post Acute | N/A | 2 |
| Atterdag Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Casa Dorinda | N/A | 4 |
| Buena Vista Care Center | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Valle Verde Health Facility directly at 8058834000. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.