Channel Islands Post Acute

Name: Channel Islands Post Acute
Address: 3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110, US
Telephone: 8056876651

3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 · Santa Barbara County · 156 certified beds · avg 144 residents/day · certified since May 25, 2012

Part of chain: THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.55

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (22)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
Aug 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Jun 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · from a complaint
May 9, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge. Before a resident leaves, the facility must get them ready and make sure the move is safe and orderly. · from a complaint
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · from a complaint
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
May 27, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 27, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
May 27, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
May 27, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	4	D
2023	1	D
2024	5	D
2025	11	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.55	4.31	3.95	top 26% in California; top 22% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.79	0.61	0.69	top 18% in California; top 28% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.59	3.90	3.50	bottom 38% in California; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.54	0.51	0.48	top 27% in California; top 29% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	36.7	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	38.1	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.10, RN 0.71, weekend 3.23. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/24/2019
Cullifer, Jared	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Ensign Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/24/2025
Fusion Medical Staffing LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Keetch, Chad	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2011
LCCH Investment Company	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Othman, Samer	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/02/2022
Othman, Samer	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/02/2022
Othman, Samer	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/02/2022
Port, Barry	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/02/2025
Sato, Ami	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024
Willits, Adam	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/24/2019
Yamak, Najib	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Yamak, Najib	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Yamak, Najib	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"How do you train staff to treat residents with dignity, and how do you protect residents' personal belongings?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Valle Verde Health Facility	1.2 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility	1.4 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Mission Park Healthcare Center	1.5 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★★★★	5/5
The Californian	1.9 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Buena Vista Care Center	3.4 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Casa Dorinda	6.3 mi	Santa Barbara, CA	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555875.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Channel Islands Post Acute

3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 · 8056876651

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "How do you train staff to treat residents with dignity, and how do you protect residents' personal belongings?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555875 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)