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Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
3022 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 53 beds, Arroyo Vista Nursing Center serves San Diego in San Diego County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 13, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 49.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 49.1 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: City Heights Health Associates Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstone Healthcare South LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2006 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2006 |
| Vitawerks Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| Ohi Asset (Ca), LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF | La Mesa | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 46.7 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Arroyo Vista Nursing Center been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Arroyo Vista Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Arroyo Vista Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Arroyo Vista Nursing Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Flagstone Healthcare South LLC, The Ensign Group Inc and Vitawerks Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Arroyo Vista Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.