Quick answers
- Where is Valley Oaks Post Acute?
- 830 East Chapel Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454, in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the phone number of Valley Oaks Post Acute?
- (805) 922-6657, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Valley Oaks Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Valley Oaks Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Valley Oaks Post Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Valley Oaks Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 17, 2022 to June 30, 2026), Medicare lists 33 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 (February 17, 2022 to June 30, 2026), Valley Oaks Post Acute had 33 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 4.75 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: February 12, 2026 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 12, 2026 (standard health inspection); June 30, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
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.”
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.”
Previous cycle: December 19, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 19, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 2, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 9, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0867 Level E
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0567 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: February 17, 2022 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 17, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0679 Level F
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0585 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0680 Level E
“Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
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.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0802 Level D
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
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 (20)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0325 Level D
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0293 Level C
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0353 Level C
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0926 Level E
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
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.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0923 Level C
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
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 | 0.78 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.05 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.92 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.75 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.84 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Valley Oaks Post Acute, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Trust | Direct owner | 50% | August 16, 2021 |
| Tanner, Bryan | Direct owner | 25% | August 16, 2021 |
| Tanner, Renae | Direct owner | 25% | August 16, 2021 |
| Zermatt U.S. Health Services, LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | June 1, 2021 |
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 | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 47.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Valley Oaks Post Acute, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1968-03-22 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 830 East Chapel Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (805) 922‑6657 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055826 |
| 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).
- Villa Maria Post Acute0.6 mi · Santa Maria, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF0.6 mi · Santa Maria, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Santa Maria Post Acute1.7 mi · Santa Maria, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Arroyo Grande Care Center15 mi · Arroyo Grande, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center21 mi · Lompoc, CA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Marian Regional Medical Center0.3 mi · Santa Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Lompoc Valley Medical Center22 mi · Lompoc, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- French Hospital Medical Center26 mi · San Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care 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