Santa Maria, California · CMS Care Compare

Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF

5 of 5 · CMS overall rating Much above average

1530 East Cypress Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Non profit - Other 95 certified beds All California homes →

Santa Maria, California · CMS verdict

On the federal five-star scale, Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF carries a 5 of 5 CMS overall rating, above-average quality that runs above California's state average of 3.1.

5/5 CMS overall
4/5 Health inspection
5/5 Staffing
95 Certified beds

The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.

Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF in Santa Maria, California holds a CMS overall rating of 5 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 85 of 100 (grade B). The 95-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in California runs a median of $12,167 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.

85 of 100 · B

PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index

A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.

How the 85 is built

Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 85.

Health inspections 4/5 stars · 75
Staffing 5/5 stars · 100
Quality measures 5/5 stars · 100
Inspection record 19 deficiencies · 61.111111111111114

Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Data insights

Quality ratings

On Care Compare (data as of April 2026), Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF carries an overall CMS quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars. That figure rolls up three sub-ratings tracked separately: health inspection (4/5), staffing (5/5), and quality measures (5/5).

What each sub-rating measures

The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.

Size and setting

Located in Santa Maria, California, this facility operates 95 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 87 residents - an occupancy rate of about 92%. The facility is classified under non profit - other ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At about 92% occupancy, this facility's bed usage looks steady and consistent with a stabilized operation.

Inspection record

On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (19 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.

Where these figures come from

The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.

How Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF compares to California

CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the California facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Overall 5/5 · state avg 3.1
Health inspection 4/5 · state avg 2.8
Staffing 5/5 · state avg 3.1
Quality measures 5/5 · state avg 4.1

Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = California state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.

Where Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF ranks in California

Among the 1,154 CMS-rated nursing homes in California, Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF’s 5-star overall rating is higher than 76% of them. The bars show how all California homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.

1 star 184 · 16%
2 stars 238 · 21%
3 stars 231 · 20%
4 stars 222 · 19%
5 stars · this facility 279 · 24%

279 California homes share this 5-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Facility details

Beds, residents, ownership, location, penalty and deficiency counts from CMS Care Compare.
Attribute Value
Beds 95
Residents 87
Ownership Non profit - Other
County Santa Barbara
Penalties 0
Deficiencies 19

Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)

What do families ask most?

What is the quality rating for Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF?

5 out of 5 stars is Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF's current CMS overall rating, built from a health inspection rating of 4/5, a staffing rating of 5/5, and a quality measures rating of 5/5.

How much does a nursing home cost per month in California?

The median cost for a semi-private nursing home room in California is $12,167 per month ($146,000 annually). A private room averages $15,178 per month. Costs are from the CareScout 2025 survey.

What services does Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF offer?

Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility with 95 beds with approximately 87 current residents. It operates under non profit - other ownership. The facility has recorded 19 deficiencies and 0 penalties in CMS inspections.

Does Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF have any deficiencies or penalties?

Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF has multiple deficiencies (19 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.

What are the alternatives to a nursing home in California?

In California, alternatives include assisted living ($7,000/mo), home health aides ($7,627/mo), and adult day care ($2,037/mo).

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Compare cost and CMS quality across the state on the California elder-care overview, or see how facilities rank nationwide in our highest-rated states ranking.

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Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 555236.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainElderCare Editorial