The Best Nursing Homes in
Santa Maria, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Santa Maria ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
54
Total Beds
1,633
Avg Star Rating
4.0
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Santa Maria, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Santa Maria, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Santa Maria, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Santa Maria, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Santa Maria, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Marian Regional Medical Center D/P Snf
A CASA TUNNELL
A SPLENDID LIVING, RCFE
AAA KINDNESS CARE II
ALEJANDRO'S RCFE
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49 MoreAMALIA'S RESIDENCE
AMALIA'S RESIDENCE II
ANDREA'S BOARD & CARE
Santa Maria Post Acute
AVE'S BOARD AND CARE
Valley Oaks Post Acute
CACHO'S HOME CARE
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CAVILLA CARE HOME
CLOE AND ERICA'S BOARD & CARE
ERNEIL BOARD AND CARE
ESTRELL HOME CARE LLC
JIREH SENIOR HOME CORPORATION
JANELLE'S RCFE
MY FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
LA SALLE CARE HOME INC.
LIFETOUCH THE ELEGANT LIVING RESIDENTIAL HOME CARE
LORIE'S RCFE LLC #1
LORIE'S RCFE LLC #2
LORIE'S RCFE LLC #3
LYNN'S RCFE #2
MAGNOLIA
MARIA'S GUEST HOME
MERRILL GARDENS AT SANTA MARIA
QUEJA RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY
MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME IV
MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME, INC. I
MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME, INC. II
MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME, INC. III
OANI HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, INC.
OANI HOME CARE RCFE
ORCUTT BOARD AND CARE HOME
PEDFLOR'S RESIDENTIAL CARE II
PLEASANT CARE HOME
PRIMROSE
ROYAL CARE HOME
SANTA MARIA TERRACE
SILVER HILLS RCFE
SUNRISE CARE-HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY
SUPERIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY II
TINA'S GENTLE CARE HOMES I
TINA'S GENTLE CARE HOMES II
VILLA-CARE HOME I
VILLA-CARE HOME II
VILLA-CARE HOME III
VILLA-CARE HOME IV
A CASA RANCH
Villa Maria Post Acute
Common Questions about
Care in Santa Maria
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Santa Maria?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Marian Regional Medical Center D/P Snf is the top-ranked facility in Santa Maria, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.3/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Santa Maria facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 54 reviewed facilities in Santa Maria carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.