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Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 92083
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.
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility, in Vista, California, is certified for 119 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 11, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 39.8%.
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 | 35 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.4 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.8% | 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: 26 Sep 2025, 26 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×28 E ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 4 Mar 2019 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
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 39.8%, RNs 47.6%; 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 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 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 | 3.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 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: Vista Woods 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 | 10/01/2003 |
| Elite Work Finders 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 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 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 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility?
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 Elite Work Finders Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Sep 2025.
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.