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Nursing homes in Vista, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Vista, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

3certified nursing homes
2rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Vista compares

 VistaSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3831,165
Average Medicare overall rating4.04.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars67%73%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years18.023.341.3
Serious citations per home0.30.41.0
Homes with a federal fine33%27%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
119 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ 15 1 None
Vista View Post Acute
176 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 11 0 None
Santa Fe Post-Acute
187 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 28 0 $64,269

Vista View Post Acute

304 N. Melrose Dr · 176 beds · David Johnson · (760) 724-8222

4of 5
overall

11 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger10 potential harm1 minimal

See all 45 citations

Santa Fe Post-Acute

247 E. Bobier Drive · 187 beds · Bayshire Senior Communities · (760) 945-3033

3of 5
overall

28 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger28 potential harm0 minimal

See all 44 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.