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Country Oaks Care Center
830 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
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Positive Reviews:
- Great place with a wonderful, caring staff taking excellent care of residents.
- Recognized as one of the best care homes in Santa Maria with friendly staff focused on comfort and safety.
- Provides opportunities for students to receive CNA licenses and employment, boasting a welcoming and motivating environment.
- Highly clean, friendly, and professional staff, making it a very welcoming place.
- Leadership at Valley Oaks Post Acute is extremely satisfying, with consistent support from upper management.
- Visitors find the facility clean and the staff professional and courteous.
- Well-trained staff with good teamwork, ensuring a clean facility and attentive service.
- Extended Care Facility praised for excellent patient care and attention to detail.
- Office staff described as friendly and kind, with a special mention of the Social Services team.
- Staff is very courteous, helpful, and attentive to patients.
- Visitors feel welcome, noting modernization and engaging group activities.
- Caring and dedicated staff are highlighted as a key asset of the facility.
Negative Review:
- A former employee describes a negative experience with unethical behavior, poor management, and concerns over patient care and facility cleanliness.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 22, 1968
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 59
Total current residents: 50
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-07-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-14 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | F | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-12 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-12 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-15 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-29 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-25 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-30 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-03 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-03 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-03 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-10 | $10,650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Santa Maria which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 105,093 (small city).
- The average income is $49,351, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 64.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 51 days of rain and 313 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The median age is 30.1 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 2.74% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 37.3% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 0% Black or African-American, 45% Hispanic or Latino, and 50% White.
- The crime rate is 6.09 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.53 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.63 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.44 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.34 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 148.0, Moderate Days 34.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Vons 2301
0.0 miles awayLa Princesa Market
0.9 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.1 miles awayVallarta
1.4 miles awayFoodMaxx
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
SMAT
0.7 miles awayOrcutt at Winter
3.9 miles awayFoster at Bradley (RHS)
4.9 miles awayFoster at Hillview
4.9 miles awayFoster at YOYO Youth Center
4.9 miles awayBanks
Rabobank
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.4 miles awayBank of America
0.7 miles awayChase
0.8 miles awayHeritage Oaks Bank
0.8 miles awayHospitals
Marian Medical Center
0.5 miles awayArroyo Grande Community Hospital
14.4 miles awayLompoc Valley Medical Center
21.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayWalgreens
0.8 miles awayRite Aid
2.7 miles awayBest Care Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayKohana
24.6 miles awayDentists
Orcutt Dentistry
6.2 miles awayFamily Dentistry
15.9 miles awayCentral Coast Dental
16.1 miles awaySuncoast Smiles
17.0 miles awayPismo Beach Dentistry
18.0 miles awayParks
Santa Maria
0.1 miles awayArmstrong Park
0.2 miles awayRosalind Perlman Park
0.5 miles awaySimas Park
0.6 miles awayJoe White Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Santa Maria Town Center Mall
0.5 miles awayDepot Square
1.2 miles awayPeppertree Plaza
1.2 miles awaySanta Maria Shopping Center
1.3 miles awayStowell Center
1.6 miles awayCulture
Performing Arts Center
0.8 miles awayEthel Pope Auditorium
1.1 miles awayGreat American Melodrama Theatre
14.7 miles awayContemporary Art
16.7 miles awayLompoc Civic Auditorium
22.0 miles awayRestaurants
The Boy's Restaurant
0.1 miles awayPizza Hut
0.1 miles awayDenny's
0.2 miles awayBoonie Thai Cuisine
0.3 miles awayCalifornia Roll & Sushi
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