Quick answers
- Where is Channel Islands Post Acute?
- 3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the phone number of Channel Islands Post Acute?
- (805) 687-6651, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Channel Islands Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Channel Islands Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Channel Islands Post Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Channel Islands Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to August 6, 2026), Medicare lists 36 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to August 6, 2026), Channel Islands Post Acute had 36 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 6, 2026 — 20 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 13, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 6, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 20 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Previous cycle: May 9, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 9, 2025 (standard health inspection); June 20, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 22, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0725 Level D
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0624 Level D
“Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.”
Earlier cycle: May 2, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 2, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 18, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (16)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0352 Level F
“Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0500 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.17 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.88 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.01 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 347 nursing homes: The Ensign Group.
Legal business name: Powers Park Healthcare Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Medical Staffing LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 156 |
| Average residents per day | 147.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Ensign Group |
| Legal business name | Powers Park Healthcare Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2012-05-25 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (805) 687‑6651 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555875 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Valle Verde Health Facility1.2 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility1.4 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Mission Park Healthcare Center1.5 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- The Californian1.9 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Buena Vista Care Center3.4 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital1.8 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital3.5 mi · Santa Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital24 mi · Solvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13