5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Mission Terrace, nestled in Santa Barbara, California, envisions a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community where the little joys of life contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Prioritizing comfort and an exceptional quality of life, Mission Terrace offers a range of amenities and activities. Residents can indulge in various enriching pursuits, from exercise classes and religious services to movies, bingo, and arts and crafts. The inviting decor, including elegant armoires and floral bedspreads, creates a homey atmosphere. Families are encouraged to spend quality time in the tastefully adorned surroundings, fostering a sense of welcome and comfort in the accessible location near downtown Santa Barbara.
Mission Terrace’s commitment to excellence extends to the facilities and services provided. The ornate and eye-catching decor of the accommodations reflects a dedication to creating a comfortable living environment. For rehabilitation services, Mission Terrace stands out as Santa Barbara’s preferred choice for optimal recovery, especially for post-operative patients of various specialties. The culinary experience is elevated through collaboration between a licensed dietitian and an Executive Chef, ensuring residents savor fresh and delicious culinary delights prepared by trained assistants from a culinary institute. Mission Terrace offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services at its best.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 160th out of 354 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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.
| 18m per day | ▼ 53% 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.
| 1h 16m per day | ▲ 4% 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 58m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 57m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 8m per day | ▲ 59% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m 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.
| 15m per day | ▼ 49% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
31% more staff per resident than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
50 total: 30 full-time employees and 20 contractors.
50
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
138 total: 86 full-time employees and 52 contractors.
138
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,186 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 86 | 52 | 138 | 35,057 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 20 | 50 | 12,881 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3,064 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,565 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,358 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2,053 | 88 | 96% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,682 | 81 | 88% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,566 | 90 | 98% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,345 | 88 | 96% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,009 | 74 | 80% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 845 | 83 | 90% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 829 | 75 | 82% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 423 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 2 | 3 | 205 | 27 | 29% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7% | 7.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.2
8% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.1
60% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.0%
10% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
28% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.0%
157% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
59% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
39% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
27% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
46% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.1%
100% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.47
35% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
43% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
10% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.9%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.9%
29% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
75.0%
40% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
66.7%
32% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
106Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Mission Terrace from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #100 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 355 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #235 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (40% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Barbara's city center to Mission Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | NH AL MC | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
103
Rank
#31 / 1657 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#457 / 1537 | +1% | 4.42
Facility
4.42
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -5% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#128 / 361 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#265 / 361 | - | 323 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | Covenant Living West | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#182 / 355 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#193 / 355 | 55.8%
Facility
55.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#178 / 355 | 555762 | ||||
| Mission Terrace | NH | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 138
Facility
138
CA AVG
103
Rank
#446 / 1657 |
65.3%
Facility
65.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1116 / 1537 | -23% | 4.15
Facility
4.15
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#160 / 354 | -60% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#20 / 361 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#1 / 361 | - | 129 | - |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
57
Rank
#982 / 2092 | Evelina Murphy | $19.9M
Facility
$19.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#92 / 355 | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#100 / 355 | 54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#235 / 355 | 55991 | ||||
| Casa Dorinda | NH AL MC | Santa Barbara | 360
Facility
360
CA AVG
103
Rank
#34 / 1657 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#452 / 1537 | +1% | 5.99
Facility
5.99
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#13 / 354 | +170% | +42% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#226 / 362 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#107 / 361 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#289 / 361 | - | 307 | - |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | Ramona Clark | $36.4M
Facility
$36.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#20 / 355 | $19.2M
Facility
$19.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#10 / 355 | 52.7%
Facility
52.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#204 / 355 | 555023 |
Mission Terrace is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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Mission Terrace is in the Samarkand neighborhood.
Mission Terrace has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Mission Terrace's occupancy is 65.3%.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Mission Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.
Mission Terrace is located at 623 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
(805) 682-7443 will put you in contact with the team at Mission Terrace.
Yes — Mission Terrace is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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