Mission Terrace helps its residents regain more than their strength at the award-winning convalescent hospital, they become part of the family. Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital is uniquely suited to give its residents a home away from home. The quality rehabilitation services, comfortable accommodations and skilled nursing staff distinguish Mission Terrace as the premier facility in Southern California. The nurses treat each individual with dignity and respect on the road to recovery. Caring for you or your loved one isn’t work for the Mission Terrace staff — it’s their passion.
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Santa Barbara Independent Posts Article on Dr. Omlid's Appointment to Mission Terrace
Dr. Michael J. Omlid has accepted the position of Medical Director and Attending Geriatrician at Mission Terrace, making it the only rehabilitation and convalescent hospital in Santa Barbara to have a full-time on-staff physician.
The Resident's Eye View
Mission Terrace spares no expense and effort in making sure the residents are comfortable.
Dr. Michael Omlid Named Medical Director, Attending Geriatrician at Mission Terrace
Thank you to Noozhawk.com for posting an article on Dr. Michael Omlid being named Medical Director and Attending Geriatrician at Mission Terrace!
Dr. Michael Omlid has accepted the position of medical director and attending geriatrician at Mission Terrace, making it the only rehabilitation and convalescent hospital in Santa Barbara to have a full-time on-staff physician.
Santa Barbara’s Best-Kept Secret Lunch Spot?
Read about Mission Terrace's fine dining in Santa Barbara's Independent.com:
Imagine a place where the executive chef, Andrew Gibson, formerly of Bacara’s Spa Café, comes to you to discuss the menu, a dietician works around your preferences to structure a nutritionally perfect meal especially for you… and, you can eat it in your pajamas!
The Resident's Eye View
Have you ever had cream in your coffee? Not milk. Not even half-and-half. Cream. There is a difference; cream is silkier, more decadent. The kind of thing called for on special occasions.
Expressing Thanks and Gratitude to Mission Terrace
It is always a pleasure to share the lovely letters we receive from former residents and their families. It is also a way for us to recognize the great work our staff does on a daily basis. Thanks go out all around!
The family of F.H. would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the care given to him at your facility during your stay. All of the staff was helpful and patient. Whenever we had questions, or even demands during this stressful time, they were always handled with the utmost professionalism.
The Resident's Eye View
When you first walk down the halls of Mission Terrace, it almost seems like you’re walking back into the past. Now, I don’t mean that Mission Terrace doesn’t have the latest and best medical equipment, because it does. And the luxurious surroundings are timeless rather than old-fashioned. But there is a sense of the past, and it soon becomes apparent what is creating that sense.
It’s the uniforms.
The Décor of Mission Terrace
Enjoy a new slideshow video on YouTube highlighting the elegant décor of Mission Terrace. Said to resemble more of a luxury resort than a convalescent hospital, Mission Terrace prioritizes comfort and an exceptional quality of life by providing an elegant atmosphere with graceful furnishings, collected artwork, abundant orchid arrangements, and lovely gardens to help our residents feel they are enjoying a comfortable respite at their home away from home.
The Resident's Eye View
Hello, everyone! I’m a resident at Mission Terrace, and will probably be so for awhile. I’m going to be giving my take on what makes this place so very special, and such a good choice for rehabilitation and elder care. I hope that you’ll read along as I take you on a virtual journey inside this wonderful place.
Mission Terrace Retains 5 STAR Rating From Medicare!
The Five-Star Quality Rating for nursing homes come from:
• Health Inspections
• Staffing
• Quality Measures
A star rating is provided for each of these three sources, then these three ratings are combined to calculate an overall rating. Five stars is the maximum number awarded and indicates an excellent facility.