Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Santa Maria Post Acute
Santa Maria, CA · 55 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055563 · first certified February 1971
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed December 1, 2019 (change of ownership)from KIMBERLY CARE CENTER INC.
Position within CA
30 citations — more than 85% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–16 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,814 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 30 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 30 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2022 | 12 |
| November 21, 2024 | 7 |
| August 6, 2026 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 3 | 2026-08-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2026-08-06 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-08-06 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2026-08-06 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-08-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-08-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 6, 2026 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2026) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2026) |
November 21, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2025) |
August 18, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0364 | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.