The Buena Vista Care Center, located in Santa Barbara, Calif., is a 150-bed nursing center that provides short- and long-term health care services. It has a staff of professional and trained nurses to provide 24-hour skilled nursing services that include pain and wound care management. The center also offers nutritional counseling services. Buena Vista Care Center also specializes in providing treatment to patients suffering from strokes, brain injuries, arthritis, Parkinson s disease and dementia-related disorders. Additionally, the center has special doctors and surgeons who specialize in providing cardiac and pulmonary care and treatment for various orthopedic injuries that include knee replacement surgery. Buena Vista Care Center also has a special team for providing orthotic and prosthetic management services, respiratory and infusion therapies, and dental and optometry services. It additionally provides hospice and respite care, muscle-strengthening exercises, and physical, occupational and speech therapies.