Buena Vista Care Center

Quick Facts
Address	160 S PATTERSON AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
Phone	(805) 964-4871	Diriving Directions From
Beds	150
Residents	131
Occupancy	87%
Category	Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership	For profit - Corporation
Within a Hospital?	No
Resident or Family Councils	Both

Staffing Comparison
Number of Residents	This Facility: 131 State Average: 84.17 National Average: 89.94
Number of Registered Nurses hours per residents per day	This Facility: 0.87 State Average: 0.64 National Average: 0.64
Number of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses hours per residents per day	This Facility: 0.2 State Average: 0.88 National Average: 0.79
Number of Licensed Staff hours per residents per day	This Facility: 1.07 State Average: 1.52 National Average :1.43
Number of Certified Nursing Assistants hours per residents per day	This Facility: 2.45 State Average: 2.57 National Average: 2.34

Latest Inspection Results
Survey Date Correction Date	Scope	Level of Harm	Deficiency Type	Deficiency Category	Deficiency
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get dental care for each resident.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	properly maintained smoke detectors.
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Building Contruction Deficiencies	approved construction type or materials.
02/06/2007 06/07/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.
02/14/2007 03/16/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Fire Safety	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm	Health	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm	Health	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
02/06/2007 05/01/2007	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Health	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.

Latest Complaints
Survey Date Correction Date	Scope	Level of Harm	Deficiency Type	Deficiency Category	Deficiency
No data found

Quality Measures
Quality Measure	Score
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain	This Facility: 36 State Average: 22.96 National Average: 20.65
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores	This Facility: 27 State Average: 25.45 National Average: 17.47
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination	This Facility: 81 State Average: 62.49 National Average: 71.04
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season	This Facility: 60 State Average: 64.31 National Average: 71.44
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder	This Facility: 62 State Average: 57.42 National Average: 48.73
Percent of Long-Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection	This Facility: 4 State Average: 6.99 National Average: 8.83
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased	This Facility: 11 State Average: 11.93 National Average: 16.06
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse	This Facility: 4 State Average: 11.08 National Average: 13.02
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained	This Facility: 5 State Average: 14.35 National Average: 5.63
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	This Facility: 9 State Average: 1.92 National Average: 2.33
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium	This Facility: 0 State Average: 0.91 National Average: 2.13
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination	This Facility: 90+ State Average: 67.29 National Average: 76.95
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	This Facility: 15 State Average: 14.75 National Average: 12.84
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season	This Facility: 90+ State Average: 75.31 National Average: 83.07
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious	This Facility: 9 State Average: 9.15 National Average: 14.43
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain	This Facility: 5 State Average: 4.01 National Average: 4.52
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder	This Facility: 4 State Average: 4.87 National Average: 5.88
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight	This Facility: 6 State Average: 6.84 National Average: 9.09
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair	This Facility: 4 State Average: 5.25 National Average: 4.38