Vista View Post Acute
304 N. Melrose Dr · Vista, CA · 92083 · 7607248222
176 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
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.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C May 1, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 21, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
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.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2021
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
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.
Corrected September 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2021
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.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555246 · certified since January 5, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.