Casa Dorinda

Nursing Home · Santa Barbara, CA

CMS overall rating

Casa Dorinda

Nursing Home · Santa Barbara, CA

CMS overall rating

300 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 View map

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Casa Dorinda accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Casa Dorinda accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Casa Dorinda

Casa Dorinda is a premier LifeCare community located in Montecito, California. It offers a range of amenities and services, including health and fitness programs, diverse dining options, and life enrichment activities. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with various culinary experiences and wellness opportunities.

(805) 969-8011 mmendoza@casadorinda.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 59m per day

This facility California avg (4h 23m per day)

vs California avg

+37%

3 of 5 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +18% above state 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.	34m per day	▼ 13% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m 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.	50m per day	▼ 32% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m 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 13m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 2h 38m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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.	4h 48m per day	▲ 18% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.	33m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

126 days

360-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

32 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 2 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

251 / 360

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 31, 1993

CountySanta Barbara

License Number050000112

RCFE Number421700160

SNF License050000112

State License TypesRCFE #421700160, SNF #050000112, CCRC Certificate of Authority #126

CertificationsFive-Year Term of Accreditation from CARF

AccreditationsCARF

Casa Dorinda is legally operated by Montecito Retirement Association, and administrated by Brian Mccague.

Owner NameMontecito Retirement Association

Secured Perimeter

Safety FeaturesEmergency call system, 24-hour security supervision of grounds & buildings, Daily welfare checks

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Fitness Center

Gym

Housekeeping

ActivitiesResidents can participate in a variety of activities including cultural events, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and nature walks.

Branded ProgramsCasa Fit

Wellness ProgramCasa Fit is a wellness program offered at Casa Dorinda.

Specific ProgramsMega Menu, casa dorinda, the team, Mega Menu Two, life enrichment, health and fitness, apartments, around town, Join Us, Mega Menu Three, wait list, Philanthropy

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Food DescriptionCasa Dorinda provides three freshly prepared meals daily, including special events like Sunday Champagne Brunch and holiday celebrations.

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Since 2019 · 7 years of data 2 citations 5 complaints 12 total visits 4 complaint visits 5 official inspections

Inspection Score

Above the California average for nursing homes.

California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection October 8, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2019.	0.3	1.4	This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.4).↓ 79% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	12	16	This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	4	13	This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	5	14	This facility has 64% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 64% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2019.	0.7	2	This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 65% better

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 5

California average 12.5

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection

5.8

California average 4.65

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

24 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than California average

California average: 0.4

Serious health citations

100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations California average: 0.4

0 serious citations California average: 1

29 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5

Citations history (last 7 years)

Administration moderate citation Dec 05, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 05, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 05, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 05, 2024

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Pharmacy Services 6 deficiencies (21%)

Resident Rights 3 deficiencies (10%)

Infection Control 2 deficiencies (7%)

Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (7%)

Administration 1 deficiency (3%)

Total staff 25

Employees 24

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 0.89:1

51% worse than California average

Avg staff/day 12

Average shift 7 hours

9% worse than California average

Total staff hours (quarter) 7,673

Nursing staff breakdown

RN Staff 6

7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

LPN Staff 11

7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

CNA Staff 0

—

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

22 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Licensed Practical Nurse	11	0	11	3,504	88	96%	7.1
Registered Nurse	6	0	6	2,188	92	100%	7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	574	72	78%	6.9
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	504	63	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	441	57	62%	7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	22	27	29%	0.8

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 96%

6 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 78%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 68%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 62%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 60%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 29%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 6.1

8% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score 13.4

18% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.2%

11% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 9.1%

24% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.7%

66% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury 4.2%

151% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.2%

56% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.7%

35% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms 1.0%

86% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use 12.5%

24% worse than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.5%

6% worse than California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine 90.3%

8% worse than California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.43

36% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.28

82% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures

Above average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.9%

16% worse than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 6.6%

354% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 54.1%

42% worse than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 17.2%

26% better than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits 10.3%

8% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 37.5%

30% worse than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 59.0%

17% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

99% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 12 days

Private pay

1% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 67 - 68 years

Total residents 28

Medicare

10.7% of residents

Private pay or other

89.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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 Casa Dorinda based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.8% ↑ 43.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $4.5M ↑ ~$7.5M vs 2022

Total Payroll $19.7M ↑ ~$863.5K vs 2022

Profit Margin 12.5% ↑ 21.1pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	4.1%	55.4%	110.8%	114.8%	85.9%	88.1%	608.5%	607.9%	18.9%	111.3%	53.9%	26.0%	69.8%
Beds	77	77	287	287	52	52	52	52	284	284	90	90	90
Net Income	-$756,019	$1,430,552	$3,755,888	$1,388,298	$886,629	$3,234,344	$4,565,325	$894,886	$445,755	$7,605,344	$3,075,970	-$2,994,382	$4,545,622
Gross Revenue	$19,289,282	$23,238,882	$24,333,026	$23,175,184	$5,007,441	$2,674,758	$2,893,689	$2,626,496	$3,345,283	$27,721,931	$29,386,511	$34,593,213	$36,425,348
Operating Expenses	$20,849,936	$21,679,132	$22,541,476	$23,610,711	$24,047,920	$24,297,903	$25,560,071	$26,305,139	$27,313,195	$29,123,976	$31,376,245	$35,714,026	$37,537,537
Net Patient Revenue	$19,209,234	$20,695,361	$21,962,322	$22,904,672	$2,513,565	$2,551,206	$2,817,100	$2,628,510	$3,324,910	$27,827,785	$29,518,389	$34,361,334	$36,435,638
Total Payroll	$12,410,446	$12,140,483	$12,710,311	$12,931,093	$13,311,049	$13,850,211	$14,473,146	$14,880,946	$15,880,450	$16,469,443	$15,927,552	$18,791,108	$19,654,567
Profit Margin %	-3.9%	6.2%	15.4%	6.0%	17.7%	120.9%	157.8%	34.1%	13.3%	27.4%	10.5%	-8.7%	12.5%
Medicare %	100.0%	3.8%	0.6%	0.8%	5.2%	4.6%	0.7%	0.9%	4.3%	0.8%	5.6%	13.3%	4.6%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	0.0%	96.2%	99.4%	99.2%	94.8%	95.4%	99.3%	99.1%	95.7%	99.2%	94.4%	86.7%	95.4%
Revenue/Day	$16,895	$1,326	$185	$186	$154	$152	$24	$23	$170	$241	$1,668	$4,018	$1,589
Cost/Day	$18,338	$1,389	$190	$192	$1,475	$1,449	$221	$228	$1,393	$252	$1,773	$4,176	$1,637
Avg Length of Stay	11.2 days	177.4 days	147.1 days	164.5 days	201.3 days	258.0 days	191.7 days	162.5 days	163.2 days	165.2 days	116.1 days	17.7 days	126.0 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$42.1M

Surplus of revenue

$4.5M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$42.1M

Surplus of revenue

$4.5M

Payroll costs

$19.7M

46.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$17.9M

Total costs $37.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Financial Assistance for
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Casa Dorinda		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Santa Barbara	360	69.8%	-18%	5.99				+170%	+42%	$0	29	5.8	-	38	-	2	Ramona Clark	$42.1M	$19.7M	46.7%	555023
Covenant Living at the Samarkand		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Santa Barbara (Samarkand)	379	85.2%	+1%	4.42				-5%	+5%	$0	32	5.3	-	323	A+	50	Covenant Living West	$16.4M	$8.0M	48.8%	555762

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Who is the owner of Casa Dorinda?

The legal owner and operator of Casa Dorinda is Montecito Retirement Association.

Is Casa Dorinda in a walkable area?

Casa Dorinda has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Casa Dorinda?

Casa Dorinda's occupancy is 70%.

Who is the administrator of Casa Dorinda?

Brian McCague is the administrator of Casa Dorinda.

How many beds does Casa Dorinda have?

Casa Dorinda has 360 beds.

Has Casa Dorinda had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Casa Dorinda has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California 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 & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Registered Nurse

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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