Brookdale Santa Barbara
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Cape Coral, FL
Brookdale Santa Barbara
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Cape Coral, FL
Brookdale Santa Barbara offers a safe and nurturing environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As a memory care pioneer for over 25 years, the community provides a comfortable, home-like setting where residents can engage in creative pursuits and enjoy social circles. The carefully designed building and highly trained staff focus on helping seniors live life well while supporting their current abilities and skills. Residents have access to a variety of dementia-friendly activities, including trivia games, fitness classes, and crafting workshops.
The community pairs residents with similar abilities to maintain a sense of belonging, and the enclosed courtyard allows for secure outdoor exploration. Dining is a priority, with healthy and delicious meals served daily in a supportive environment that encourages familiarity and socialization. Brookdale Santa Barbara is committed to providing compassionate and attentive care to meet each resident’s unique needs.
40-bed community Rank #795 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 795th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #865 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 865th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMay 15, 2024
CountyLee
License Number9767
Brookdale Santa Barbara is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Stephanie Viegas Sierra.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
40 units
Total beds
40 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Portuguese
Spanish
ContactNathan Freund, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2013 · 13 years of data
37 citations
36 inspections
3 fines
$3.0K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
3 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #428 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$3kvs $11.6k↓ 74% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
• Total citations (12% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 33 | This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #563 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 563rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 36 | 26 | This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the Florida average (36 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 50% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #333 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 333rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 21, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- September 25, 2024 monitor inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for emergency management planning.
- Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in resident care, admissions, training, and background screening.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cape Coral's city center to Brookdale Santa Barbara's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.95 miles to nearest hospital (Cape Coral Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Santa Barbara
What neighborhood is Brookdale Santa Barbara in?
Brookdale Santa Barbara is in the Hancock neighborhood of Cape Coral.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Santa Barbara?
The team at Brookdale Santa Barbara speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Santa Barbara?
Brookdale Santa Barbara is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Stephanie Viegas Sierra.
Is Brookdale Santa Barbara in a walkable area?
Brookdale Santa Barbara has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Santa Barbara?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Santa Barbara's license number is 9767.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Santa Barbara?
Yes, Brookdale Santa Barbara allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Brookdale Santa Barbara accept?
Brookdale Santa Barbara accepts Other.
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