Nursing homes › California › Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · 8056870701 · 63 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Covenant Living, a group operating 15 facilities in 10 states. Group record: average rating 4.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $71,683 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.38 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.92. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-01-23 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2025-09-18 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-05-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2024-12-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2023-02-10 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-20 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/23/1975 |
| AAGAARD, JON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAMELA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| EASTBURG, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| ESPINOSA, MARC | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| HODGKINSON, DONALD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| MANLOVE, MATT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| OXENDALE, ROGER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| STANTE, MARLENE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| VINING, ANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| CUNLIFFE, TERRI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/2009 |
| ERICKSON, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/31/2008 |
| HOLT, JODY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/02/2017 |
| COVENANT LIVING COMMUNITIES & SERVICES | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/23/1975 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555762. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.