Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Santa Paula, California
1 of 1 nursing homes in Santa Paula (100%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
99
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Santa Paula, California, is limited but has a recommended facility, the Santa Paula Post Acute Center, with a solid 4-star rating. Families can feel confident in their choice, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers, indicating a focus on quality care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Santa Paula Post Acute Center (70) — Santa Paula Post Acute Center stands out with a solid CMS 4★ rating and a commendable Grade B. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care and has a capacity of 99 beds, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
Recommended
Santa Paula Post Acute Center stands out with a solid CMS 4★ rating and a commendable Grade B. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care and has a capacity of 99 beds, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Santa Paula Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Santa Paula Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Santa Paula's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Santa Paula facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Santa Paula avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Santa Paula facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Santa Paula, CA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Santa Paula (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Santa Paula "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Santa Paula?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.