Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility in Vista, CA

Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Vista, California. It is located in San Diego county at 2000 Westwood Road, Vista, California 92083. You can reach out to the office of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility via phone at (760) 630-2273. This skilled nursing facility has 119 federally certified beds. Its legal business name is Vista Woods Health Associates, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility (Medicare CCN 555425) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1990 (36 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in September, 2025.

Contact Information

Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
2000 Westwood Road, Vista, California 92083
(760) 630-2273

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Nursing Home Profile

NameVista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Location2000 Westwood Road, Vista, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds119
Average Residents per Day153.2
Medicare ID (CCN)555425
Legal Business NameVista Woods Health Associates, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1275533929
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameVista Woods Health Associates LLC
Doing Business AsVista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Address2000 Westwood Rd, Vista, CA 92083
Phone Number760-630-2273

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.793.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.660.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.90.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.222.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.33.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.440.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.130.07
Total nursing staff turnover39.8%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover47.6%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in September, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility for 13 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 35 citations since 2019 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 11, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedNo plan of correction
Jun 11, 2026Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedNo plan of correction
Jun 8, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2026
Jun 8, 2026Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919, Environmental, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2026
Sep 26, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 1, 2024
Apr 15, 2024Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 1, 2024
Aug 26, 2022Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2022
Mar 4, 2019Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 28, 2019
Mar 4, 2019Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 28, 2019
Mar 4, 2019Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 28, 2019
Mar 4, 2019Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 28, 2019
Mar 4, 2019Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 28, 2019

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.5913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.295.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.150.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.321.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.3612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.483.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.7982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.961.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.1814.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication21.1819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.1479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.394.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication10.9115.38

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