Buena Vista Care Center
Choosing Buena Vista Care Center, located in Santa Barbara, California is a positive step for you and your family. We understand you have many choices when choosing a nursing home or rehabilitation program. Before you make your decision, we ask that you tour our skilled nursing facility, meet our warm and caring staff, and experience for yourself our commitment to quality care.
We have the only Transitional Rehabilitation Room, which is an apartment like suite designed to help our residents practice the independent living skills they will need prior to returning home. We also offer a caring team approach to Alzheimers care, post-acute care, long term care, stroke recovery and assisted living. In addition we have state-of-the-art medical equipment, and progressive treatment programs enabling our residents to reach their full potential. This includes utilizing the Nintendo Wii system to help rehabilitate by focusing on balance, coordination, and cognitive function. And, our unique “Homeward Bound Programs” are the pathway home or to a lower level of care, and are individually tailored to meet our residents’ needs.
To fulfill our mission, each staff member is highly trained and understands our motto “We are Family, Serving Families”. When you join our Covenant Care family, you can be confident we will care for you with the same compassion, respect, and professional excellence we would care for our own family.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!
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Programs & Services
A Culture of Compassion, an Inspiration in Care.


Activities & Amenities
Family members and friends are encouraged to attend with their loved ones.

Ratings & Awards
Quality is the Heartbeat of Care.
Our Awards:
2018 – Buena Vista – Clinical Excellence
2017 – Clinical Excellence, Operational Excellence, CEO Designation- Kirk Klotthor
2016 – Covenant Care “Clinical Excellence” Award
2010 AHCA/NCAL Bronze Achievement in Quality Award Winner
Buena Vista Care Center has been recognized as a recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality National Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.
We have received numerous awards, including the operational excellence award, clinical excellence award, and Covenant Care Rehabilitation Excellence Award.
Testimonials
-Edward R., Past Resident
-Irmlind R., Past Resident
I could not walk or write and could not remember many things. I was severely depressed. Buena Vista saved my life! Scott E. was a God send as my therapist. He would joke with me, get me laughing so the pain of my having to learn how to walk and write again was muted. He would wave at me while I was struggling with trying to learn how to write again. He was the kindest man I have ever met, and so smart! Everyone there was so kind and thoughtful. I was so happy to be able to fail at walking or writing without anyone being critical or commenting. Buena Vista is a wonderful facility. I can now walk and write without help thanks to Buena Vista. I say ‘Thank you for giving me a new life to go with my new heart!'”
-Liz L., Past Resident
“I was about ready to cash it all in! I had suffered three strokes, a heart attack, and open heart surgery. I could not walk or write. I had lost all hope. I was down to 99 pounds and could not eat. However, when I got to Buena Vista Care Center, Scott E., my therapist, got me laughing for the first time in over five months. He was so kind and caring! He made me want to be able to walk and write. He would wave at me while I struggled to learn how to write again! His smile was electric! He spoke softly and carried a big stick! His personality was so warm, thoughtful, and intelligent. When I succeeded in being able to take a few steps on my own, he said,’ Way to go,’ and cracked me up so that I wanted to walk in order to get his positive response. I would not have been able to recover without Buena Vista’s excellent therapy and positive atmosphere. I owe them and Scott my life! Thank you so much!”
-Betsey L., Past Resident
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Staff
At Buena Vista Care Center every staff member’s contribution is equally important in meeting our resident’s needs and providing a pleasant, comfortable and safe atmosphere.
Our team receives continual training to improve their professional skills. They understand the importance of a kind word and the healing power of a smile. Our team is special – each one a professional, knowledgeable in his or her field, compassionate, kind and respectful.
We are proud of the longevity and experience our staff has shared at Buena Vista, a nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Send us an email today and one of our team members will be in touch with you as soon as we can.
160 S. Patterson Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: (805) 964-4871
Fax: (805) 683-3938
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Santa Barbara CA 93111
United States
Fax: (855) 226-6916