Villa Maria Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
425 E Barcellus Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.
With 81 beds, Villa Maria Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Santa Maria average about 15 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.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Santa Maria average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Santa Maria average about 4.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 24%.
The community is located in Santa Barbara County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Villa Maria Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Villa Maria Care Center offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 81
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 24%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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