ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Vista View Post Acute

304 N. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083

CMS 3/5 stars #68 of 81 in San Diego County (760) 724-8222
Certified beds
176
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.36 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.92 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.36 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.61 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 31.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 45 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Feb 19, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C May 1, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of DAVID JOHNSON, which operates 47 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
JOHNSON, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JOHNSON, FRANK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DEHGHANMANESH, ADRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FARRALES, MARY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KOCHEK, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
OXFORD, MICHEAL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HUNTE, ROGER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JOHNSON, FRANK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KOCHEK, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OXFORD, MICHEAL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NORTH MELROSE PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SUN MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Vista View Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Vista View Post Acute? +

Vista View Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Vista View Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 3.92 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Vista View Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 45 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Vista View Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Vista View Post Acute is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.