Buena Vista Care Center
Buena Vista Care Center in Santa Barbara, CA — inspection on August 20, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During the interview on 8/14/25 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated that the controlled pain medication (Roxicodone) was available from the facility's secured emergency medication supply storage and confirmed that no pain medication was administered on 6/27/25.
During the review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Recognition and Management of Pain, dated 8/2025, P&P indicated, It is the policy of this facility to ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences.
During the review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Medication Shortages/ Unavailable Medication, dated 8/2025, P&P indicated a licensed facility nurse should obtain the ordered medication from the Emergency Medication Supply.
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