Nursing homes in Vista, CA
Vista, CA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility2000 Westwood Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 119 | None |
| Vista View Post Acute304 N. Melrose Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 176 | None |
| Santa Fe Post-Acute247 E. Bobier Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 187 | 1 ($64,269) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Vista
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.June 11, 2026 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 8, 2026 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.June 8, 2026 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 23, 2026 · Santa Fe Post-Acute · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 19, 2026 · Vista View Post Acute · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 2, 2026 · Santa Fe Post-Acute · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.September 26, 2025 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.September 26, 2025 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 26, 2025 · Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Vista
Which nursing home in Vista has the highest Medicare rating?
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility has the highest overall rating in Vista: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Vista have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $64,269 in all. The most was $64,269, at Santa Fe Post-Acute.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Vista?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Vista is the largest?
Santa Fe Post-Acute, with 187 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.