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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility

2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 92083

(760) 630-2273 Compare Map
Overall5★★★★★
Inspections4★★★★☆
Staffing4★★★★☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

35 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jun 11, 2026 D · potential Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Complaint
Jun 11, 2026 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jun 8, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 8, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Sep 26, 2025 D · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Sep 4, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Apr 15, 2024 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Complaint
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 E · potential 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. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 E · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Aug 26, 2022 E · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 E · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 D · potential Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Routine
Mar 4, 2019 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555425
Certified beds
119
Legal owner
Vista Woods Health Associates, LLC
Part of
The Ensign Group

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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