Hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, California is served by 3 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average CMS overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Hospitals profiles in Santa Barbara

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Other Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA 93111 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA 93105 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - Local Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility Santa Barbara, CA 93110 No CMS rating

Hospitals by ZIP code in Santa Barbara

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About hospitals in Santa Barbara

Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

Where you can, visit each option in Santa Barbara, CA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does Santa Barbara have?

According to current CMS data, Santa Barbara, CA has 3 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated providers.

What is the best way to compare hospitals in Santa Barbara?

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Will Medicare pay for hospitals in Santa Barbara?

Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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