Valley Oaks Post Acute

Valley Oaks Post Acute is a post-acute care facility located at 830 East Chapel Street in Santa Maria, California, within Santa Barbara County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Valley Oaks Post Acute has a certified bed capacity of 59 beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Valley Oaks Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection domain received a rating of 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average in that category. The staffing domain received a rating of 1 star, which falls below the national average and reflects lower staffing levels relative to comparable facilities nationwide. The quality measure domain received a rating of 3 stars, consistent with the national average for that category. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Valley Oaks Post Acute accepts patients covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible patients who meet California's income and asset criteria. Individuals and families seeking specific coverage details are advised to contact the facility directly at (805) 922-6657 or consult with a benefits counselor familiar with California Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal. When compared against national benchmarks, Valley Oaks Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average, and its quality measure rating is similarly consistent with the national norm. The 4-star health inspection rating indicates that the facility performed above average in that domain during CMS evaluation periods. However, the 1-star staffing rating represents a notable area where the facility falls below national norms. Staffing ratings from CMS reflect reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day and may be a relevant consideration for those researching post-acute and long-term care options in the Santa Maria area.