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Santa Maria Post Acute

820 West Cook Street

4.3(35 ratings)· Santa Maria average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
55
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
55
Ownership
Privately owned, family-run facility
Family Communication
Quarterly and phone-in care meetings for families
Room Type
Private rooms offered to patients
History
Operating for over 60 years locally

What Families Think

Families describe Santa Maria Post Acute as a longtime, privately owned skilled nursing facility where attentive nursing and rehab staff build real relationships with residents and their families. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere and responsive communication, with one family noting six years of consistent quality care for their mother.

The Good

  • Attentive, compassionate nursing team
  • Rehab/PT and speech therapy praised by name
  • Clean, well-maintained, homelike atmosphere
  • Strong staff-to-family communication and callbacks
  • Quarterly and phone-in family care meetings
  • Pet therapy with trained dogs

The Bad

  • No individual staff phone numbers or emails, one reviewer noted
  • Facility was undergoing renovations during one stay

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Santa Maria Post Acute is a senior living community in Santa Maria, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

About Santa Maria Post Acute

Santa Maria Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Santa Maria, California, offering round-the-clock quality care with same-day and weekend admissions available.

The facility provides 24/7 skilled nursing services designed to support recovery and exceptional health outcomes. Care includes private rooms and daily meals prepared with fresh ingredients to support patient comfort during their stay.

Santa Maria Post Acute offers pet therapy with professionally trained dogs to provide comfort and relaxation as patients adjust to the facility. The homelike setting and amenities are designed to create a welcoming environment for residents.

The facility maintains a caring atmosphere with staff described as responsive to patient needs and attentive to communication about care. The facility aims to create a comfortable, supportive environment during patients' stays.

Types of Care at Santa Maria Post Acute

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Pet Friendly

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Reviews of Santa Maria Post Acute

4.3overall · 35 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (35)

J M

Feb 2026

via Google

I had a truly wonderful experience at Santa Maria Post Acute. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed, supported, and confident that our loved one was in great hands. The nursing team is attentive, compassionate, and incredibly professional. They take the time to explain care plans, answer questions, and make sure residents are comfortable and well cared for. The exceptional rehab team truly stands out — their therapists are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely invested in each patient’s progress. Their personalized approach, encouragement, and expertise made a tremendous difference in recovery and helped build both strength and confidence every day. The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and has a warm, positive atmosphere. It’s clear that the entire team genuinely cares about their residents and goes above and beyond. We are so grateful for the outstanding care and rehabilitation services provided and would highly recommend Santa Maria Post Acute to anyone looking for quality post-acute or rehabilitation care. Thank you for everything you do!

Kristy Lombardi

Mar 2025

via Google

After Mom’s 2 week hospital stay at Marian Medical (not good) pending additional caring at a nursing facility, Santa Maria Post and Acute was accepted. Santa Maria Post and Acute is a longtime nursing facility for 60 plus years here in Santa Maria, California. This being my first time stressing where Mom would be receiving extended nursing care. I was immediately welcomed by Antonette for my Mom’s care. She explained the nursing care facility, comforting me Mom’s best care. Every question was thoroughly answered by the assistance of Antonette, from medications (Monica) to speech therapy, thank you! The SMPA Staff of Professionals from admitting, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, activity coordinator, food service team all giving outstanding hands on care to every patient! Yesterday I was able to spend time with Mom with her activities, lunch, and her PT, thank you Jerome and Raymond. Also meeting 2 other kind and friendly patients, Barry and Momma Anne at lunch. They both reassuring me as patients at SMPA giving them a very caring second home🙏🏻 To spend this very important time there as a daughter, and to see the interaction of staffing to patients at SMPA, I highly recommend this remarkable nursing facility to any family, guaranteeing your assurance! Antonette, Raymond, Jerome, Sara, Annabel, Monica, thank you for your trusting, caring professional patient services!

Lorie

Sep 2020

via Google

Santa Maria Post Acute is a very special Facility. You can feel the warm and comforting atmosphere when you enter. Just like smell of an apple pie baking in the oven. It is a very homelike setting and the staff are so caring and kind. It is quite obvious they definitely care for the residents and their other co-workers as though they were family. I would definitely recommend this facility.

Caroline Cohen

Mar 2020

via Google

My husband was at Santa Maria Post Acute for 3 weeks, & I was very impressed with the facility. It was still undergoing renovations, but it was clean & pleasant. The staff was very nice & helpful; they took good care of him & of me as a frequent visitor. Everyone was very professional and very kind. They were so good about trying to meet his needs. I would use the facility again if my husband or I ever needed it. Caroline C.

Jason Gillespie

Jan 2020

via Google

Our mother (95) has been at this facility for about six years. She has received just the best care we could hope for and she hasn’t always been the most cooperative resident! We get good communication from staff whenever there is an issue and the facility offers quarterly patient care meetings that we try to take advantage of. They also offer a phone-in meeting for those times when we can’t get to Santa Maria. Though the entire staff is wonderful, we would like to give a special shout out to Denny, Sam and Annabel; they are always gracious and helpful. We are pleased that the facility remains privately owned and we are encouraged by the improvements we have seen and have heard will be implemented. While I sometimes deplore that there are no individual phone numbers or emails for staff members, we really appreciate the fact that the phone is always answered by a real person. If whomever we are trying to reach is not available, they are always prompt to call back. We cannot express enough how pleased we are with our mothers care. The family of Mary Louise (Peggy) Kinnaird

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 72 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 1, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

Apr 14, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2026

Apr 1, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026

Mar 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 12, 2025

Feb 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2025

Jan 6, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 7, 2025

Dec 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 21, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 21, 2024

Nov 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 3, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024

Aug 22, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 17, 2024

Apr 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 2, 2024

Apr 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

Feb 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2024

Jan 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2024

Aug 18, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2022

May 23, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2019

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Santa Maria Post Acute offer?

Santa Maria Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Is Santa Maria Post Acute pet friendly?

Yes. Santa Maria Post Acute lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Santa Maria Post Acute located?

Santa Maria Post Acute is located at 820 West Cook Street in Santa Maria, California.

What do families say about Santa Maria Post Acute?

Families describe Santa Maria Post Acute as a longtime, privately owned skilled nursing facility where attentive nursing and rehab staff build real relationships with residents and their families. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere and responsive communication, with one family noting six years of consistent quality care for their mother.

How did Santa Maria Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?

Santa Maria Post Acute had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 72 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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