Facility profile · CCN 105588
Aviata At Santa Barbara
23 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 12 federal enforcement actions totaling $180,079.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202623
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
12
Federal penalties
$180,079
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
23 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 19, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F926 | Have policies on smoking. | L | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F843 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | F | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F726 | 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. | L | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2021 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 12 enforcement actions against this facility, including 12 civil money penalties totaling $180,079 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Fine | $135,640 | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,337 | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 | — |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Fine | $3,846 | — |
| May 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,529 | — |
| May 23, 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | — |
| May 15, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 | — |
| May 8, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Fine | $5,244 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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