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Brookdale Santa Barbara

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Cape Coral, FL

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911 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 View map

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Brookdale Santa Barbara accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Brookdale Santa Barbara accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Brookdale Santa Barbara

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.

Facility Direct Line (239) 573-5108

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 45m per day

vs avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	29m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	47m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 6m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 4m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	0m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	21m per day

Capacity and availability

64 days

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 33 / 100

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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

58%

Lower than the Florida average: 84.3%

Occupied beds

23 / 40

Average occupied beds in Florida homes 108 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceMay 15, 2024

ExpirationMay 14, 2026 Expired

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

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 37 citations 36 inspections 3 fines $3.0K fined

Inspection Score

3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3k
vs $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

Latest Inspection July 21, 2025 Complaint

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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 assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #573 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2013.	2.8	2.5	This facility has 12% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.8 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 12% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	36	26	This facility has 38% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 38% worse
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 assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
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 assisted living residence (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #341 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 7

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.86

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

9 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

18 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 5 years)

Administration critical citation Aug 29, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 29, 2025

Corrected

Environmental critical citation Aug 29, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 99

Employees 98

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 0.98 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 49

Average shift 8.4 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,745

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

9.6 hours

8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

28 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	50	0	50	21,204	92	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	0	18	6,656	92	100%	9.6
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	3,830	92	100%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,602	92	100%	9.4
Mental Health Service Worker	3	0	3	1,277	70	76%	8.3
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,238	71	77%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	864	66	72%	8
Administrator	2	0	2	536	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	256	32	35%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	256	32	35%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	28	14	15%	2

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

14 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

3 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 76%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 77%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

2 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 35%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 35%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 15%

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Total fines amount $498K

591% higher than State average

State average: $72K

Number of fines 12

355% more fines than State average

State average: 2.6

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $498K

State average $72K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 27, 2025

$4K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 27, 2025

$4K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 27, 2025

$4K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 27, 2025

$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 5.0

33% better than State average

State average: 7.4

Functional decline score 10.4

16% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.8%

55% better than State average

State average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 12.6%

In line with State average

State average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.9%

In line with State average

State average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

33% better than State average

State average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.9%

65% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%

30% better than State average

State average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

35% better than State average

State average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 0.3%

90% better than State average

State average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use 3.1%

61% better than State average

State average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.4%

In line with State average

State average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.9%

In line with State average

State average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

56% better than State average

State average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 99.5%

5% better than State average

State average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 101

Medicare

7.9% of residents

Medicaid

68.3% of residents

Private pay or other

23.8% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Santa Barbara from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 229.4% ↑ 150.3pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$3.1M ↓ ~$2.0M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.2M ↓ ~$337.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin -33.9% ↓ 22.1pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.5%	96.2%	96.3%	95.6%	94.7%	90.0%	89.1%	88.3%	88.2%	79.0%	79.1%	229.4%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	40
Net Income	-$548,608	$843,433	$659,726	$1,247,697	$791,746	-$57,449	-$936,318	-$1,190,448	-$263,846	-$153,556	-$556,140	-$2,969,043
Gross Revenue	$7,025,729	$12,530,513	$13,193,913	$13,906,876	$13,625,554	$13,449,572	$13,617,296	$13,098,645	$13,801,145	$13,475,161	$12,738,446	$13,608,186
Operating Expenses	$7,124,662	$11,122,993	$11,492,641	$11,261,290	$10,680,069	$11,024,996	$11,916,140	$11,346,064	$10,994,253	$10,408,456	$10,202,556	$12,171,527
Net Patient Income	-$549,597	$843,933	$666,192	$1,234,747	$794,269	-$61,125	-$939,401	-$1,193,915	-$643,600	-$912,768	-$1,074,884	-$3,079,875
Net Patient Revenue	$6,575,065	$11,966,926	$12,158,833	$12,496,037	$11,474,338	$10,963,871	$10,976,739	$10,152,149	$10,350,653	$9,495,688	$9,127,672	$9,091,652
Payroll Costs	$2,820,226	$4,372,468	$4,069,340	$3,961,078	$3,915,441	$3,808,118	$3,898,949	$4,050,014	$4,074,020	$3,705,574	$3,494,251	$3,156,434
Operating Margin %	-8.4%	7.1%	5.5%	9.9%	6.9%	-0.6%	-8.6%	-11.8%	-6.2%	-9.6%	-11.8%	-33.9%
Medicare %	30.0%	28.1%	25.4%	25.8%	20.6%	19.8%	17.6%	10.4%	10.6%	11.0%	12.4%	8.4%
Medicaid %	54.6%	57.0%	57.4%	53.3%	59.9%	59.8%	60.2%	64.1%	63.3%	60.5%	60.3%	68.1%
Private %	15.4%	14.9%	17.3%	20.8%	19.5%	20.3%	22.2%	25.4%	26.1%	28.6%	27.2%	23.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$278	$284	$288	$299	$277	$278	$281	$263	$267	$274	$264	$271
Cost/Day	$302	$264	$272	$269	$257	$280	$305	$293	$284	$301	$295	$363
Avg Length of Stay	76.4 days	85.1 days	85.7 days	76.4 days	72.8 days	75.8 days	70.2 days	87.9 days	74.2 days	79.8 days	85.7 days	82.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 11/2023.

Net patient revenue

$2.2M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$2.2M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

Other income

$17.2K

Payroll costs

$1.3M 58.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs

$4.3M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 60%

Medicaid 17%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 8%

Private pay 35%

Medicaid 57%

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


Brookdale Santa Barbara	NH MC	Cape Coral (Hancock)	-	40	A-	33	Studio / Suite
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek	NH AL IL MC	Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)	-	80	C-	47	-

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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.

When does Brookdale Santa Barbara's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Santa Barbara's license expires on May 14, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Santa Barbara?

Brookdale Santa Barbara's occupancy is 58%.

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Brookdale Santa Barbara

Overview of Brookdale Santa Barbara

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Languages Spoken

Leadership

Staffing & Medical

Contact Brookdale Santa Barbara

Inspection History

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

14 Registered Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Mental Health Service Worker

3 RN Director of Nursing

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

Activities in this home

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