All citations for Aviata at Santa Barbara

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 29, 2025

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  4. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Have policies on smoking.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0926, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  5. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  6. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0843, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.