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Casa Dorinda
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 360 residents
- Phone
- (805) 969-8011
- Address
- 300 Hot Springs Rd.
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
95*CCLD
Total facilities
3.6*CCLD
Avg citations
8.7*CCLD
Avg visits
2.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87465(c)(c2)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when Staff 1 (S1) passed the wrong medications to Resident 1 (R1). R1 ingested the medications before S1 could intervene. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
2022
- 87355(e)(1)Type A
Submit and maintain current mailing address
87355(e)(1) CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the above cited section in 5 of 5 staff (S1-S5) worked in the facility prior to obtaining fingerprint clearance, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-08.
5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 1 of 4 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Casa Dorinda licensed in California?
Yes, Casa Dorinda is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Casa Dorinda have?
Casa Dorinda has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 12 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Casa Dorinda last inspected?
Casa Dorinda was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Casa Dorinda?
Casa Dorinda is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which provides a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing with a licensed capacity of 360 residents. It is located in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Casa Dorinda compare to other assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County?
Casa Dorinda has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.6 citations per facility. There are 95 assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Casa Dorinda have any serious violations?
Casa Dorinda has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Casa Dorinda had any complaint inspections?
Casa Dorinda has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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