Phil Paleman
May 2026
Staff is very attentive and caring! Clean environment. Positive experience.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 99
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Individual
- Certified beds
- 99
- Inspections
- View history (55 citations)
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Staffing mix
- Includes CNA, LVN, and RN students
- Specialized program
- Dedicated wound care program on-site
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families and former patients generally describe Santa Paula Post Acute Center as warm, attentive, and well-staffed, with several praising the kindness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. One long-term reviewer, a retired nurse, called it the best of three skilled nursing facilities he'd stayed in, though he wished physical and occupational therapy had pushed him harder.
The Good
- Staff described as kind, attentive, and respectful
- Clean, home-like environment noted by reviewers
- Facility staffed with full-time employees plus nursing students
- Food quality praised, even for large resident population
- Administrative staff responsive to resident concerns
The Bad
- One report that PT/OT therapy could have been more challenging
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Santa Paula Post Acute Center is a senior living community in Santa Paula, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 26 reviews.
About Santa Paula Post Acute Center
Santa Paula Post Acute Center is a skilled nursing facility in Santa Paula, California, offering 24-hour care for individuals with illness, injury, or age-related conditions. The facility provides a home-like environment with a focus on resident-centered care and family involvement.
The center's clinical services include 24-hour skilled nursing with professional monitoring, medication management, and wound care. A dedicated wound care program focuses on maintaining skin integrity, promoting healing, and preventing infections. Physical therapy helps residents achieve their highest level of independence by addressing physical impairments and managing pain, while occupational therapy supports residents in regaining independence with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing.
Speech and language therapy services address difficulties with speech, language, memory, or swallowing due to conditions like stroke, dementia, or illness. The facility also offers a variety of social, recreational, and wellness activities designed to promote engagement, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being, tailored to residents' individual interests, abilities, and health needs.
Santa Paula Post Acute Center emphasizes community engagement and compassionate service, with staff operating as an extended family to ensure residents feel valued and supported throughout their stay.
Types of Care at Santa Paula Post Acute Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Santa Paula Post Acute Center
3.8overall · 26 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (26)
Nani Nan
May 2026
Very Kind staff, warm hospitality. Great prices. Would recommend.
Aaron Grodsky
Apr 2026
There comes a time when a love one will need assisted living and this is the place to go if you’re in CA
Scott Martin
Sep 2025
I was admitted following a terrible motorcycle accident. I was in two Trauma hospitals before coming here. I was still busted up badly & couldn't take care of myself @ home. I needed full care. This was my home for 6-7 weeks. I'm a retired nurse. This gives me a different perspective than most I believe. It's is also the third facility I've been in over my life from other accidents. Majority of the staff are very friendly & helpful. I was treated with respect & great care. So are the other patients I lived with. They are well staffed with CNA students, LVN students & student RNs. As well as full time employees. This makes such a difference. Most facilities are entirely under staffed & it hurts the care of patients. Not the case here. Majority of clients are happy, not much complaining. Smilies all around. Food is actually decent, I liked it for most of the time. Hats off to the chief, this is a difficult feat to accomplish for 200 people. If you ask for ice cream, or a cookie, etc. They will bring it to you. Even the administrative staff will take the time to speak with you & address any of your concerns. My biggest complaint is PT & OT. The people that work in here are great people. I'm not indicating this. I looked forward to going everyday. I wish they would have pushed me harder. It felt like I was being held back. Of the three SNF's I've been in, this is the best!!
Felix Franco
Nov 2024
I came to visit a friend here and the place seemed nice. The staff that helped me at the door even knew who I was just by telling them who I was visiting because my friend had spoken to her about me, I thought that was very sweet.
Government Inspection History
14 inspection visits in the last three years, 55 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jul 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Health 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 Aug 7, 2025
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 Aug 7, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2025
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 Apr 21, 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 Apr 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
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 Apr 21, 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 Apr 21, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
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 Apr 15, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Health 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 Jan 13, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Health 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 Oct 10, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 15, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
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 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2024
May 24, 2024Health 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 May 28, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
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 18, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Oct 12, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 17, 2023
Apr 29, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
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 May 7, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2021
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 May 6, 2021
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2021
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2021
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2021
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 May 6, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 4, 2021
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2021
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2021
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2021
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 May 7, 2021
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 May 7, 2021
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 Paula Post Acute Center offer?
Santa Paula Post Acute Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Santa Paula Post Acute Center located?
Santa Paula Post Acute Center is located at 250 March Street in Santa Paula, California.
What do families say about Santa Paula Post Acute Center?
Families and former patients generally describe Santa Paula Post Acute Center as warm, attentive, and well-staffed, with several praising the kindness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. One long-term reviewer, a retired nurse, called it the best of three skilled nursing facilities he'd stayed in, though he wished physical and occupational therapy had pushed him harder.
How did Santa Paula Post Acute Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Santa Paula Post Acute Center had 14 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 55 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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