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Covenant Living at the Samarkand
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 379 residents
- Phone
- (805) 569-8580
- Address
- 2550 Treasure Drive
- 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
3 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.
2026
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Give PRN medication by physician order
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited when R1 had an unexplainable overcount of two medications and R2 was administered medications prescribed to another resident which posed 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: (e) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department… This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a criminal background fingerprint clearance was not conducted for S1, S2, and S5, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
Obtain required California clearance or exemption
87355(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance: (e)(2) 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: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee did not ensure that S3 and S4 were associated, which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
6 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Covenant Living at the Samarkand licensed in California?
Yes, Covenant Living at the Samarkand is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Covenant Living at the Samarkand have?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand has 3 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 8 visits (6 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Covenant Living at the Samarkand last inspected?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand was last inspected on April 28, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Covenant Living at the Samarkand?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which provides a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing with a licensed capacity of 379 residents. It is located in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Covenant Living at the Samarkand compare to other assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand has 3 citations, which is below the county average of 3.6 citations per facility. There are 95 assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Covenant Living at the Samarkand have any serious violations?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand has 3 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 Covenant Living at the Samarkand had any complaint inspections?
Covenant Living at the Samarkand has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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