The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Life Care Center of Vista
Registered name: VISTA VIEW POST ACUTE
VISTA, CA · Medicare-certified · 176 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Vista has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars), but a lower health inspection rating (3 stars). Reported nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9229 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9229.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.61
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.9%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%0.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.4%5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.9%6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.1%11.8%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.8%6.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
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
—98.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited June 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited June 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited June 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 16, 2022
Now operated by Vista View Post Acute, previously Life Care Center of Vista.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of DAVID JOHNSON · 48 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 145.8 residents on an average day (83% of 176 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.