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Santa Paula Post Acute Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise respectful and dignified treatment by nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

250 March Street, Santa Paula, CA 9306099 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some patients have had excellent rehabilitation experiences and found the staff respectful, there are alarming reports of medical neglect and severe staffing shortages. If you choose this facility, you must verify insurance coverage in writing and closely monitor daily care and hygiene to ensure standards are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews analyzed
Families seeking rehabilitation may find the facility's therapy and nursing staff to be respectful and professional, as noted by several patients. However, there are significant, serious allegations regarding medical neglect, disorganized care, and unexpected out-of-network insurance costs that require careful investigation.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Respectful and dignified treatment by nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation services
  • Friendly and helpful administrative staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages and high turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Disorganized patient care and lost belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Financial transparency and insurance issues

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how respectful and dignified the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 2With the recent changes in state inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address and resolve the recent deficiencies?
  • 3How does the administration handle communication with families to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's care plan and any changes in their condition?
  • 4What systems do you have in place to help residents keep track of their personal belongings and prevent items from getting misplaced?
  • 5Can you tell us more about the rehabilitation services available here and how they help residents regain their independence?
  • 6How does the facility manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

Majority of the staff are very friendly & helpful. I was treated with respect & great care.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

They dont pay their bills

Unspecified · 2019☆☆☆☆

My mother has been there for almost five years now. I am grateful for this facility! It is a very clean and all the staff are fabulous!

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
82%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.68hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Ventura
11.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Ventura
10.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Ventura
10.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Ventura
3.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Ventura
12.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.3%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Ventura
17.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Ventura
97.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Ventura
98.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.4%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Ventura
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
19 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns of deficiencies with 17 complaint-triggered violations, indicating families have filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve care planning and quality standards, medication management, and resident rights including communication about incidents. While the facility has corrected all cited deficiencies, the ongoing complaints through 2025 suggest persistent care quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during visits.

Jul 30, 2025Complaint
1
0584MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Jul 16, 2025Complaint
2
0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Apr 17, 2025Routine
10
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0568MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

0577MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0584MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0758MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Apr 10, 2025Complaint
4
0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0693MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0693MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Apr 8, 2025Complaint
2
0729MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

0729MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Dec 11, 2024Complaint
1
0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Santa Paula Post Acute Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Santa Paula Ltc LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Lbcsp Skilled, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jacobs, Dov

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Jacobs, DovOfficer / DirectorSanta Paula Ltc LLCManagerJacobs, DovManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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