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Family reviews of Valley Oaks Post Acute are largely positive, with many praising the compassionate, attentive staff and engaging activities for residents. One reviewer described a starkly different experience, citing poor care quality, an unpleasant smell, and slow response to requests for help. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care with on-site therapy services.
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Valley Oaks Post Acute is a senior living community in Santa Maria, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 26 reviews.
Valley Oaks Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Santa Maria, California, offering both short-term and long-term rehabilitation care options for patients transitioning from hospitals or medical centers.
The facility provides 24-hour nursing care, dietary services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. A restorative nursing program is available to help residents maintain therapeutic progress and support their physical and emotional health.
The community features modern amenities and maintains a 24/7 presence of experienced nursing and administrative staff. Group activities are available to residents, including engagement-focused programming in the activity room.
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Myriam Barrera
Jul 2026
This place is terrible, would not recommend it to anyone. had my mom their, the quality of care is horrible, it smells really bad. No one can ever answer your questions and no one knows who is in charge. The staff take forever to help the patient when they ask for something. They would not give my mom a shower unless we asked them to do it.
Megs
Apr 2025
Honestly, I don’t think I have the proper words to describe the “red carpet treatment” that this place offers! My grandma was transferred here and I was nervous about it because of the lack of compassion that came from a few staff at Marian Hospital. I was hoping for less disappointment and goodness I’m glad I was wrong! So many staff members make things fun for residents they have activities and a cute little patio area as well, aside from that the staff is pure gold like 24K gold they hear you and they actually listen provide care and make adjustments whenever necessary. Brianna, Iris, Perkins, Tony and Ryan Fuentes are only a handful of staff that have not ceased to amaze me and go above and beyond to ensure my grandma is happy, safe and healthy literally words can’t express how grateful I am for these wonderful people who have compassion for the residents and especially my grandma who has become a favorite here :] Thank you for sharing your care and support through and through I appreciate you so all so much! I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for decency and care.
Bon Cresswells
Mar 2023
I am a visitor. I have a different perspective than being a resident. I'm a visitor 2 c a good friend. I find the place clean. I miss the finches which I believe provided numerous positive health benefits to all. The staff is professional and courteous. Sadly and euphemistically my friend has her boarding pass & my future awaits me.
James Wiseman
Feb 2023
This Extended Care Facility is Top Notch. They provide excellent care for their patients and pay attention to every detail. Both of my Grandparents went to heaven from there and now my Mom is there temporarily to help her get back on her feet so that she can come home. So Thank You to the entire staff. God Bless You all. Sincerely, James Wiseman
Lisa Griffith
Aug 2022
I felt so welcome as I came through the front door. I liked the new sign in that scans your temperature as you sign in. The person I was visiting was ready for our visit and the staff show so much concern for her. As I went with my friend to the activity room we were part of a group activity that was very engaging and fun. The modernization looks great!
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2026
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 Mar 6, 2026
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 Mar 6, 2026
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 Mar 6, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
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 9, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 21, 2025
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 Jul 21, 2025
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 Jul 21, 2025
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 Apr 25, 2025
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 Feb 5, 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 Dec 23, 2024
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 Feb 1, 2025
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 15, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 15, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2025
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 Jan 23, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
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 Jan 23, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 13, 2024
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 Dec 6, 2024
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 Mar 30, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2022
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 16, 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 Mar 30, 2022
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 Mar 16, 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 Mar 16, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 16, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2022
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.
Valley Oaks Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Valley Oaks Post Acute is located at 830 East Chapel Street in Santa Maria, California.
Family reviews of Valley Oaks Post Acute are largely positive, with many praising the compassionate, attentive staff and engaging activities for residents. One reviewer described a starkly different experience, citing poor care quality, an unpleasant smell, and slow response to requests for help. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care with on-site therapy services.
Valley Oaks Post Acute had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 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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