Health Inspection

Valle Verde Health Facility

January 10, 2025 · Santa Barbara, CA · 900 Calle De Los Amigos

Citations 1

CMS Rating 5/5

Beds 80

Provider ID 055733

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Valle Verde Health Facility

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Inspection Summary

Valle Verde Health Facility in Santa Barbara, CA — inspection on January 10, 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

FF812

Minimal harm or and use by 1/9/25. DSS confirmed the soup would be served to residents. 25 at 6:23 p.m., and Use affected

During the annual recertification survey from 1/07/25-1/10/25, multiple issues surrounding the delivery of dietetic services were unmet in relation to:

055733

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 055733 B.

Wing 01/10/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Valle Verde Health Facility 900 Calle DE Los Amigos Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Santa Barbara, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Valle Verde Health Facility or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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