Meridian Care Monte Vista has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2-star quality measures. It reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.84 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and had $28,089 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: March 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,089recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.841.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.38
Licensed practical nurses
1.97
Nurse aides
2.49
Weekend nursing
4.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%11.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%5.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.2%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%14.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%27.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.6%14%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
6.5%5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.3%1.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.7%20.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%84.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,020 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,069 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $28,089 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2026
$14,020
Federal fine
Aug 3, 2025
$14,069
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
Part of RJ MERIDIAN CARE · 5 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
56.4 residents on an average day (53% of 106 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.