Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is located in Santa Barbara, California, and provides nursing home care along with assisted living services. This facility, housing 61 current occupants, is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in the Medicare program since August 21, 2000. It offers a range of continuing care services, including resident and family counseling, and is equipped to provide hearing, podiatry, and dental care alongside speech and occupational therapy. Nursing care is available, with services addressing pain management and wound care. Additionally, residents can access a barber and beauty salon, hospice services, and memory care. Samarkand supports various clubs and communities within its environment, promoting an engaging atmosphere for its residents.

Despite these offerings, reviews from residents and families raise concerns about the facility's care quality, especially for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's. The staff is generally described as nice, but there is an indication of inadequate training and understanding when dealing with memory-impaired patients. Notable issues include significant communication problems, evidenced by conflicting reports and poor information sharing among staff, such as failing to recognize and appropriately respond to a patient's broken collarbone, thereby causing unnecessary pain. Furthermore, pain management for patients unable to communicate effectively was reportedly insufficient, with many left without their required medications. Families often found it necessary to maintain daily oversight to ensure adherence to care directives, highlighting critical gaps in communication and comprehension. These concerns reflect a need for the facility to improve its handling of patients who are recovering from injuries while navigating cognitive impairments.

Costs at this community start at $1,980 and range up to $8,375. The average price in the community is $5,178, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,075. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.