Channel Islands Post Acute
Nursing Home Facility
3880 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Channel Islands Post Acute is a senior care community located in Santa Barbara, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Santa Barbara area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (805) 687-6651.
Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 422 communities in our directory.
With 156 beds, Channel Islands Post Acute is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Santa Barbara average about 71 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Santa Barbara average of roughly 81%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Santa Barbara average about 4.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Santa Barbara County, CA.
Channel Islands Post Acute offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 156
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Last health inspection May 2025