CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$4,497
negotiated rate
Aetna$4,497
Medicare $459Nearby hospitals $1,222268% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Short Term Acute Care HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Other
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Cottage Health System · Santa Barbara, CA
351 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111(805) 681-6446
5 of 5
CMS star rating
24
Beds
1,153
Inpatient discharges a year
$133.7M
Net patient revenue a year
35
In-network payers
About this hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is a 24-bed voluntary non-profit - other hospital in Santa Barbara, CA, affiliated with Cottage Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 35 in-network payers and 246 disclosed rate categories.
- CCN
- 050357
- NPI
- 1225038136
- Website
- cottagehealth.org
- Health system
- Cottage Health System
- Teaching
- No Medicare-funded residents
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Metro area
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA
- Medicare contractor
- Jurisdiction E, Noridian Healthcare Solutions (01011)
- In Medicare since
- 1966
- Last CMS survey
- 2024
Prices for common services
The 24 services Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$690 - $9,782
from 2 insurers · median $5,236
UnitedHealthcare$690
Insurer A*$9,782
Medicare $1,192Nearby hospitals $3,66843% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$797 - $9,662
from 2 insurers · median $5,229
UnitedHealthcare$797
Insurer A*$9,662
Medicare $1,573Nearby hospitals $3,23762% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$246 - $1,949
from 2 insurers · median $1,098
Aetna$1,949
Insurer A*$246
Medicare $137Nearby hospitals $378191% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$805 - $8,386
from 2 insurers · median $4,595
UnitedHealthcare$805
Insurer A*$8,386
Medicare $1,573Nearby hospitals $3,24841% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$785 - $7,925
from 2 insurers · median $4,355
UnitedHealthcare$785
Insurer A*$7,925
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $2,62666% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
Shock-wave treatment of kidney stones
CPT 50590
$3,500 - $17,553
from 2 insurers · median $10,526
UnitedHealthcare$3,500
Insurer A*$17,553
Medicare $4,634Nearby hospitals $7,49840% above nearby hospitals
70 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
Hysteroscopy with sampling of the uterine lining
CPT 58558
$1,800 - $25,807
from 2 insurers · median $13,804
Aetna$25,807
Insurer A*$1,800
Medicare $3,307Nearby hospitals $4,715193% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$468 - $1,968
from 2 insurers · median $1,218
Aetna$1,968
Insurer A*$468
Medicare $231Nearby hospitals $62096% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$1,941
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,941
Medicare $314Nearby hospitals $661194% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$792 - $2,558
from 2 insurers · median $1,675
Aetna$2,558
Insurer A*$792
Medicare $459Nearby hospitals $1,10851% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$19,008
negotiated rate
Aetna$19,008
Medicare $7,948Nearby hospitals $12,61851% above nearby hospitals
16 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$394 - $1,899
from 2 insurers · median $1,147
Aetna$1,899
Insurer A*$394
Medicare $314Nearby hospitals $77448% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$496
negotiated rate
Aetna$496
Medicare $114Nearby hospitals $94429% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$6,497
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$6,497
Medicare $1,702Nearby hospitals $1,138471% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$165 - $631
from 2 insurers · median $398
UnitedHealthcare$165
Insurer A*$631
Medicare $137Nearby hospitals $23669% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$367
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$367
Medicare $119Nearby hospitals $31915% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$396 - $1,680
from 2 insurers · median $1,038
Aetna$1,680
Insurer A*$396
Medicare $314Nearby hospitals $63962% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$108 - $536
from 2 insurers · median $322
UnitedHealthcare$108
Insurer A*$536
Medicare $137Nearby hospitals $157105% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$122 - $595
from 2 insurers · median $359
UnitedHealthcare$122
Insurer A*$595
Medicare $137Nearby hospitals $23851% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$867
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$867
Medicare $718Nearby hospitals $71521% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$400 - $1,184
from 2 insurers · median $792
Aetna$1,184
Insurer A*$400
Medicare $314Nearby hospitals $8426% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Complete abdominal ultrasound
CPT 76700
$145 - $640
from 2 insurers · median $392
UnitedHealthcare$145
Insurer A*$640
Medicare $137Nearby hospitals $21483% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Foot X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73630
$40 - $429
from 2 insurers · median $234
Aetna$429
Insurer A*$40
Medicare $114Nearby hospitals $70236% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
How the insurers pay at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 643% | 23 | 1 |
| Insurer B* | 17 | 114% | 0 | 6 |
How we chose these services: 2 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 21 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 1 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, or start a free trial.
Insurance Accepted
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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More about this hospital
Quality
5 of 5 stars
- 149 min in the ER before going home (US median 148)
- No Medicare readmissions penalty
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
- No Medicare-funded residents
- 28 services
- 447 affiliated clinicians
Finances
$133.7M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care 19.1%
- $8.5M unreimbursed and uncompensated care
- $50.8M net income
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Cottage Health
- Other
- Kenneth S Wester, chief executive
Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 95-2413596Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital | 56Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 51 more | 1225038136 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital1679587224 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
Location
351 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-6446
Quality ratings (CMS Care Compare)
How Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
5 of 5
The top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 3 measures
0 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 3 measures
0 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Mixed on 5 measures
1 better, 3 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
85%
Higher than 91% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
1.08
Higher than 78% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
149 min
Higher than 50% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
73%
Higher than 68% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
Measure details and reporting periods
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 5 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 3 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 3 measures | |
| Readmissions | Mixed on 5 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 85% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 1.08 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 149 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 73% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
Medicare quality penalties and bonuses
How Medicare adjusts Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
No penalty
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+0.91% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Every CMS quality measure
Each result CMS publishes for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, beside the US median and the average of CA hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Deaths and complications19 measures
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 229 cases | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.075 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 478 cases | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.81 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.57 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.379 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.235 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 25 cases | 10.4 | 11 | 10.29 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 76 cases | 13.2 | 15.2 | 14.49 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.57 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 526 cases | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.4818 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 51% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 171 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,002 cases | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 46% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 852 cases | 0.3 | 0.27 | 0.261 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 572 cases | 2.55 | 2.29 | 2.308 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 393 cases | 1.64 | 1.63 | 1.668 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 50% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 402 cases | 15.08 | 8.88 | 9.555 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 586 cases | 2.85 | 3.4 | 3.521 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 87% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 383 cases | 4.87 | 5.105 | 5.495 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.796 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 36 cases | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.061 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
Readmissions and return visits14 measures
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.09 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 32 cases | -40.9 | 1.25 | 7.901 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 77 cases | -17.5 | 3.85 | 16.67 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 12.91 | |||
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.39 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.546 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 173 cases | 1.1 | 1 | 1.001 | No Different than expected | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.43 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.19 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 19.94 | |||
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 39 cases | 21.7 | 21.3 | 21.41 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 238 cases | 4.5 | 5.8 | 5.612 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 70 cases | 17.1 | 17.2 | 17.7 | Better than 54% of US hospitals |
Infections36 measures
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2347 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.834 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 122 | 1,370 | 5,722 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.073 | 0.9835 | 5.638 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 3.347 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5696 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2147 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.749 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 826 | 1,799 | 5,308 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.414 | 1.377 | 6.105 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 3.273 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5366 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.32 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.433 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 61 | 112 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.017 | 1.591 | 2.999 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 1 | 2.368 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8107 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2606 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.273 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 73.49 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6136 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5911 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7863 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3103 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.305 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5,046 | 14,451 | 52,601 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.178 | 0.567 | 3.111 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.166 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7784 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.025 | 0.127 | 0.1925 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.498 | 0.747 | 0.9502 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5,046 | 13,646 | 48,317 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.974 | 5.683 | 27.04 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 9.99 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.507 | 0.279 | 0.383 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 76% of US hospitals |
Patient survey (HCAHPS)68 measures
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 87 | 73 | 72.2 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 8 | 8.78 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 9 | 18 | 19.02 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 94 | 87 | 86.82 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.514 | The top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 84 | 80 | 75.76 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 94 | 91 | 89.84 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 3 | 4 | 5.713 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 3 | 2.855 | The top rating, shared by 18% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 13 | 16 | 18.53 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 81 | 79 | 75.81 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 92 | 91 | 89.11 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 5 | 7.043 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.688 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 14 | 16 | 17.15 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 66 | 61 | 58.95 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 80 | 77 | 75.75 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 17 | 19 | 21.56 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.449 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 17 | 19 | 19.48 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 88 | 86 | 84.61 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 10 | 13 | 15.03 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.08 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 90 | 87 | 84.97 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 10 | 14 | 16.39 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 90 | 86 | 83.61 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 78 | 74 | 70.69 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 8 | 7 | 8.855 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 14 | 19 | 20.45 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 79 | 77 | 73.94 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 6 | 7.637 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 16 | 17 | 18.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 87 | 85 | 81.99 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 3 | 3 | 4.958 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 10 | 11 | 13.06 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 8 | 10.01 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 14 | 20 | 22.36 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 81 | 72 | 67.63 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 92 | 88 | 86.85 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.047 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 80 | 74 | 72.06 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 7 | 9 | 10.94 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 13 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 81 | 75 | 71.11 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 5 | 7.488 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 15 | 20 | 21.4 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 81 | 77 | 72.49 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 2 | 4 | 6.121 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 17 | 19 | 21.39 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 90 | 86 | 82.8 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.779 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 8 | 11 | 13.42 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 62 | 59 | 47.5 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 8 | 9 | 17.79 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 30 | 31 | 34.71 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 84 | 82 | 74.85 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.203 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 5 | 7.623 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 85 | 71 | 68.6 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 93 | 87 | 85.85 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 10 | 23 | 23.77 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.431 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 51 | 47 | 45.33 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 28 | 30 | 32.51 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 21 | 22 | 22.16 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.859 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 11 | 12 | 13.94 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 274 cases | 89 | 88 | 86.06 | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
Timely and effective care30 measures
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | medium | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 566 cases | 7 | 8 | 8.289 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 167 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.008 | Worse than 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.1852 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 709 cases | 76 | 79 | 69.96 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 410 cases | 149 | 154 | 187 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 380 cases | 149 | 148 | 182 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 26 cases | 172 | 247 | 282 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 411 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 25,597 cases | 2 | 1 | 2.162 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 75.06 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.55 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 80 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 48.75 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 496 cases | 22 | 15 | 13.67 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 64 cases | 73 | 65 | 68.8 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 20 cases | 80 | 73 | 76.38 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 12 cases | 75 | 88 | 86.64 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 64 cases | 86 | 82 | 82.89 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 27 cases | 100 | 94 | 93.98 | The best result, shared by 10% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.4 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 70.68 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.93 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 483 cases | 88 | 90 | 86.9 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 94.78 |
Outpatient imaging2 measures
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 2.7 | 5 | 4.959 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 18.6 | 6.6 | 8.417 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending per patient1 measure
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 1.024 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals |
Value-based purchasing scores9 measures
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 30 | 20 | 30.07 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7.5 | 5 | 7.571 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 16.48 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 4.567 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 64 | 34 | 28.67 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 16 | 8.75 | 7.519 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 75 | 40 | 45.16 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 18.75 | 10 | 11.79 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 42.25 | 29.5 | 30.43 | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 50 | 50 | Not Available | 46.67 | 26.67 | 30 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 16.67 | 12.5 | Not Available | 15.56 | 8.889 | 7.5 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 20 | Not Available | 40 | 30 | 20 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 6.667 | Not Available | 10 | 10 | 6.667 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 90 | Not Available | Not Available | 61 | 67 | 64 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 30 | Not Available | Not Available | 20.33 | 22.33 | 16 |
| VBP safety domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 75 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 18.75 |
| VBP total performance score | 53.33 | Not Available | Not Available | 45.89 | 37.89 | 42.25 |
Readmissions Reduction Program6 measures
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.015 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.005 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.002 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9895 | 0.9983 | 1.017 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 359 cases | 0.9882 | 0.9916 | 0.9788 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9457 | 0.9955 | 1.026 | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.005 | 0.9719 | 0.9895 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.7932 | 0.7956 | 0.8414 | 0.8943 | 1.057 | 0.9882 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.976 | 0.9868 | 0.9669 | 0.9725 | 0.9467 | 0.9457 |
Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program8 measures
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.489 | 0.6114 | The best result, shared by 14% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.346 | 0.449 | The best result, shared by 9% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.679 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.7204 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.078 | 0.9628 | 0.9656 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8116 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.7182 | -0.0453 | 0.02733 | Better than 88% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -1.05 | -1.459 | 0 | -0.9571 | -1.194 | -0.7182 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
Accreditation and services
The Joint Commission (since 2024)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Other
Ownership type
67
Medicare-certified beds
56
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
28 services at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
- Emergency and trauma
- Emergency DepartmentEmergency Psychiatric Care
- Intensive care
- Surgical ICU (Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
- Surgery
- AnesthesiaInpatient SurgicalOphthalmic SurgeryOR (Operating Room)Orthopedic SurgeryOutpatient SurgeryPostoperative Recovery RoomReconstructive Surgery
- Imaging
- CT ScanDiagnostic RadiologyNuclear Medicine
- Transplant and dialysis
- Acute Renal Dialysis
- Women and children
- Clinical LaboratoryNeonatal NurseryObstetrics / Child Birth
- Behavioral health
- Psychiatric Care of Children and/or Adolescents
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- OT (Occupational Therapy)Outpatient RehabilitationPT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
- Other services
- Dietary CareOutpatientPharmacySocial Care
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
Size and patient volume
What Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
1,153
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 55%, Medicaid 2%
3,369
Inpatient days
38% of available bed days used
326
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 839242). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Utilization by payer and unit
Inpatient days and discharges Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 1,838 | 75 | 1,456 | 3,369 |
| Discharges | 630 | 18 | 505 | 1,153 |
| Average length of stay | 2.9 days | 4.2 days | 2.9 days | 2.9 days |
| Average daily census | 5.0 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 9.2 |
342
Medicaid managed care days
101 discharges
1,665
Observation bed days
Beds and days by unit
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 20 | 2,443 | 1,780 | 33% |
| Intensive care unit | 4 | 926 | 58 | 63% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Medicare inpatient stays
What Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 280 Medicare discharges in 10 published DRGs; 66% surgical; 36% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 105 | $97,559 | $16,142 | $23,902 | 1.88 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement with CCMS-DRG 467, surgical | 34 | $158,568 | $27,077 | $38,849 | 3.49 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 29 | $41,595 | $7,721 | $10,191 | 1.03 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 27 | $56,977 | $13,878 | $13,959 | 1.98 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 16 | $102,966 | $17,734 | $25,227 | 2.11 |
| Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremitiesMS-DRG 483, surgical | 15 | $111,579 | $22,078 | $27,337 | 2.48 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 14 | $67,039 | $10,768 | $16,425 | 1.33 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 14 | $97,230 | $16,933 | $23,821 | 2.07 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 13 | $38,353 | $10,032 | $9,396 | 1.28 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 13 | $38,374 | $6,403 | $9,402 | 0.81 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
Medicare outpatient services
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,020 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 418 | 403 | $80,974 | $14,411 | $10,772 |
| Level 6 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5376 | 96 | 96 | $53,597 | $9,580 | $7,291 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 87 | 81 | $8,602 | $1,586 | $1,220 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 70 | 63 | $25,064 | $3,415 | $2,629 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 65 | 65 | $99,852 | $20,626 | $15,763 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 65 | 62 | $31,399 | $4,991 | $3,918 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 47 | 46 | $20,804 | $2,678 | $2,090 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 44 | 43 | $61,470 | $7,160 | $5,339 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 35 | 35 | $11,675 | $1,574 | $1,196 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 34 | 31 | $20,768 | $2,891 | $2,373 |
See all 14 Medicare outpatient services at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
Where patients come from
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 663 in 2020 to 534 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93117 | 129 | 24% | 373 | $8.6M | 12% | 16% |
| 93111 | 121 | 23% | 401 | $7.6M | 14% | 14% |
| 93110 | 70 | 13% | 216 | $4.9M | 10% | 12% |
| 93105 | 61 | 11% | 150 | $5.1M | 5% | 7% |
| 93436 | 36 | 7% | 88 | $3.4M | 2% | 3% |
| 93101 | 32 | 6% | 91 | $2.4M | 3% | 8% |
| 93108 | 23 | 4% | 66 | $2.1M | 4% | 10% |
| 93013 | 20 | 4% | 52 | $1.9M | 3% | 9% |
| 93463 | 18 | 3% | 43 | $1.6M | 5% | 7% |
| 93460 | 13 | 2% | 26 | $1.1M | 5% | 10% |
| 93109 | 11 | 2% | 26 | $748,447 | 3% | 8% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 534 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff and facilities
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2024). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
6
Operating rooms
1
Endoscopy rooms
56
Registered nurses
5
Licensed practical nurses
1
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
4
Pharmacists
7
Respiratory therapists
16
Physical therapists
2
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
12
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
1
Laboratory technicians
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
Doctors and clinicians
447 clinicians who bill Medicare list Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
- Internal Medicine Physician 89
- Family Medicine Physician 45
- Emergency Medicine Physician 35
- Diagnostic Radiology Physician 22
- Orthopaedic Surgery Physician 20
- Anesthesiology Physician 17
- Physician Assistant 17
- Neurology Physician 12
- Hospitalist Physician 10
- Urology Physician 9
Christian Powell
Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1134310006
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1275645053
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1801159967
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1235240987
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1720423882
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1295843738
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1891837480
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Infectious Disease Physician
NPI 1740378728
See commercial rates for Barry Statner, MDPhilip Delio, M.D.
Neurology Physician
NPI 1255358156
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1861719551
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1497020861
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1508879354
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1215175070
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1720258585
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1083989164
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
NPI 1548445307
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1669772331
See commercial rates for Brent Bluett, DOKathleen Kolstad, MD
Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1902240203
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1467884098
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1972645513
See commercial rates for Susan Lemon, DOAmit Alexander-Nathani, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
NPI 1144583428
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1043442650
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1376905836
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
NPI 1669407680
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Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Income statement
Revenue, expenses and income Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $415.9M | 311.1% |
| Inpatient | $92.4M | 69.1% |
| Outpatient | $323.5M | 242.0% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$282.2M | -211.1% |
| Net patient revenue | $133.7M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$108.2M | -80.9% |
| Operating income from patient care | $25.5M | 19.1% |
| Other income | $23.5M | 17.5% |
| Contributions and donations | $9,055 | 0.0% |
| Investment income | $21.8M | 16.3% |
| COVID-19 relief funding | $33,991 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Other expenses | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Net income | $50.8M | 38.0% |
Gross revenue by payer
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $149.7M | 36.8% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $51.7M | 12.7% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $205.8M | 50.5% |
| Total charges | $407.2M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Financial ratios
Computed from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's latest cost report.
19.1%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
32.3%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
34.7%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
44% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$58.79
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
13.2%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
14.0%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
2.56
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.74
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
70 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
37 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
68 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.41
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
22.8 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Balance sheet
What Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $384.7M in total assets and a $363.8M fund balance.
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| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $20.1M | 5.2% |
| Patient receivables, net | $13.6M | 3.5% |
| Inventory | $795,186 | 0.2% |
| Total current assets | $49.6M | 12.9% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $95.7M | 24.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $239.4M | 62.2% |
| Total assets | $384.7M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $19.4M | 5.0% |
| Total liabilities | $20.9M | 5.4% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $363.8M | 94.6% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Charity care and uncompensated care
Care Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$747,143
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$2.7M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$7.1M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$8.5M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
7.9% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Financial trend
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
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| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $98.2M | $104.5M | $111.9M | $120.8M | $129.8M | $133.7M |
| Operating expenses | $82.8M | $89.9M | $95.4M | $100M | $105.9M | $108.2M |
| Operating margin | 15.7% | 13.9% | 14.8% | 17.2% | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| Net income | $23M | $25.5M | $9.2M | $38.5M | $40.5M | $50.8M |
| Total assets | $191.6M | $221.7M | $242.8M | $283M | $333.2M | $384.7M |
| Discharges | 1,608 | 1,217 | 1,017 | 1,045 | 1,151 | 1,153 |
| Inpatient days | 3,324 | 3,084 | 2,464 | 2,846 | 3,198 | 3,369 |
| Beds | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Employees (FTE) | 292 | 306 | 313 | 313 | 320 | 326 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Departments
Each cost center Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
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Ancillary and outpatient departments
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $5.5M | $13.5M | $60.6M | 0.22 | 18,408 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $13.2M | $49.6M | 0.27 | ||
| Emergency | $4.5M | $10.2M | $52.3M | 0.20 | 11,351 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $8.1M | $40.3M | 0.20 | ||
| Physical therapy | $3M | $5.9M | $14M | 0.42 | 11,819 |
| Wound care | $3M | $5.8M | $16M | 0.37 | 5,275 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $3.4M | $5.3M | $10.9M | 0.49 | 7,655 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $3.8M | $39M | 0.10 | ||
| Laboratory | $3.7M | $28.4M | 0.13 | 465 | |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $3.1M | $11M | 0.28 | ||
| Ct scan | $2.4M | $33.9M | 0.07 | 1,344 | |
| Respiratory therapy | $1.2M | $2M | $5.2M | 0.39 | 717 |
| Breast care center | $1.1M | $1.3M | 0.80 | 831 | |
| Occupational therapy | $142,866 | $999,593 | $3.6M | 0.28 | 180 |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy | $328,754 | $6.3M | 0.05 | 727 | |
| Electrocardiology | $27,593 | $321,960 | $3.4M | 0.10 | |
| Anesthesiology | $86,812 | $8.2M | 0.01 | ||
| Speech pathology | $7,478 | $21,775 | $55,624 | 0.39 | |
| Intravenous therapy | $4,072 | $9,462 | $121,673 | 0.08 | |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $241 | $189,191 | 0.00 |
Inpatient units
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $3.2M | $7.6M | $15.7M | 0.49 | 10,529 |
| Intensive care unit | $1.8M | $4.1M | $7.1M | 0.57 | 3,749 |
Overhead (general service) departments
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $8.3M | $14.4M | 141,848 | $57.41 | 5,652 |
| Employee benefits department | $33,797 | $7.8M | 1,597 | $18.19 | |
| Operation of plant | $606,039 | $4.9M | 12,437 | $55.17 | 12,130 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $2.8M | 148,156 | |||
| Dietary | $1.2M | $1.9M | 37,363 | $33.55 | 4,277 |
| Housekeeping | $1.1M | $1.5M | 38,998 | $29.31 | 2,036 |
| Maintenance & repairs | $112,528 | $1.2M | 19,654 | $23.91 | 1,571 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1M | ||||
| Nursing administration | $816,930 | $1M | 9,794 | $92.31 | 340 |
| Pharmacy | $834,564 | 8,967 | $64.95 | 1,930 | |
| Medical records & library | $439,284 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $81,558 | $411,404 | 2,685 | $30.60 | 3,242 |
| Central services & supply | $116,923 | 3,233 | |||
| Social service | $76,664 | 1,872 | $33.75 | 159 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839242, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
Medicare payment profile
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.75
Case mix index
Higher than 57% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
14.6%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
604
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
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| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.93 | 1.94 | 1.95 | 1.85 | 1.87 | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| Wage index | 1.405 | 1.438 | 1.452 | 1.519 | 1.451 | 1.431 | 1.399 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.02% | -1.99% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +1.34% | +1.42% | +1.42% | +0.32% | +2.35% | +1.39% | +0.91% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 904 | 904 | 541 | 458 | 457 | 549 | 604 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Ownership
Organizations Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Cottage Health
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 1996
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
Leadership
The officers and board members on Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Officers and directors on the Medicare enrollment
- Lisa Moore Officer, Executive Vice President & COO, since 2021
- Kenneth S Wester Officer, President & CEO, since 2025
- Matthew Morgan Officer, SVP And CFO, since 2025
- Richard S. Ponce Director, since 2016
- Ernesto Paredes Director, since 2018
- Steven Craig Zola Director, Chair, since 2018
- Susan Deacon Director, since 2018
- Thomas Joseph Cusack Director, Vice Chair, since 2018
- Pamela Gann Director, since 2020
- Steve Ortiz Director, since 2021
- Virginia M Salazar Director, since 2021
- Yulun Wang Director, since 2021
- Bhupindarpal Singh Director, Board Of Director, since 2021
- Roberta L Griffin Director, Board Of Director, since 2022
- Eric C Seale Director, Board Of Director Chair, since 2023
- James F Owens Director, Board Of Director, since 2025
- Lynn M Fitzgibbons Director, since 2025
- Arie Dejong Managing employee, since 2013
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 18 of 21 are shown.
Officers and key employees (IRS Form 990, tax year 2024)
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ronald Werft | President & CEO |
| Lisa Moore | Executive VP And COO |
| Kristin Tufvesson | Senior VP And CFO |
| Stacy Bratcher | Senior VP And Chief Legal Officer |
| Arie Dejong | Vice President Gvch & Rehabilitation Services |
| Daniel Thomas | Administrative Director, Nursing |
| Steffanie Carty | Director, Surgery & Outpatient Services |
| Eric Seale | Vice Chair |
| Ginger Salazar | Vice Chair |
| Richard Ponce MD | Secretary |
| Steven Zola | Board Chair |
Board members: Bhupi Singh, Ernesto Paredes, Gamble Parks ATTY, Mark Scott MD, Pamela Gann, Roberta Griffin, Robin Malone MD, Steve Ortiz, Susan Christol-Deacon, Thomas Cusack, Wesley Schooler MD, Yulun Wang PhD.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (EIN 95-2413596), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
Hospital-based units
Hospital-based units with their own Medicare certification
Goleta valley transitional care unit
CCN 555617, certified 1994, Medicare not participating
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
Frequently asked questions
About Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital range from $792 to $2,558 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $2,558. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,108. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital range from $4,497 to $4,497 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,497. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,222. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital range from $797 to $9,662 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $797. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,237. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital range from $367 to $367 across 1 insurers. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $319. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's CMS star rating?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 5 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is the top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals.
Is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital a teaching hospital?
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
Does Medicare penalize Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital for readmissions?
No. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
What are the most common Medicare inpatient stays at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
In 2024, the most common were major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc (105 discharges), revision of hip or knee replacement with cc (34 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours without mcc (29 discharges).
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's case mix index?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.75 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 57% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
How many patients does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital admit?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported 1,153 inpatient discharges and 3,369 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
How many employees does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital have?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported 326 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
How much revenue does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital make?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported $133.7M in net patient revenue on $415.9M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 19.1%, and net income of $50.8M.
How much charity and uncompensated care does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital provide?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reported $8.5M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $747,143 of charity care at cost.
Who is the CEO of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth S Wester as President & CEO since 2025. Its 2024 IRS Form 990 lists Ronald Werft as President & CEO.
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's tax ID (EIN)?
Insurers' price transparency files list Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital under employer identification number 95-2413596 (Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital). 56 health plans and networks list 95-2413596 for it.
How many doctors are affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
447 clinicians who bill Medicare list Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (89), family medicine physician (45), emergency medicine physician (35).
Is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital accredited?
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, effective 2024.
Who owns Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
In its Medicare enrollment, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital reports Cottage Health as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
What services does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital offer?
CMS lists 28 services at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care.
Where do Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's patients come from?
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital came from ZIP codes 93117 (129), 93111 (121), 93110 (70).
How many beds does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital have?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has 24 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 67 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and what is its phone number?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is located at 351 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Its main phone number is (805) 681-6446.
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050357.
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is 1225038136.
What health system is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital part of?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is affiliated with Cottage Health System.
Which insurance plans are in network at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital lists 35 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
246 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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