Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Vista, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555425) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 630-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 3.79 hours per resident per day, including about 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Vista, San Diego County, California, operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. It has been federally certified since May 1990. CMS lists 119 certified beds, with an average of 153.2 residents reported.
Vista Knoll carries an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.78747 hours per resident per day, including 0.66493 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Vista Knoll is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage available in the source dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vista Knoll has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.78747 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66493 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 39.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
CMS lists 119 certified beds, with an average of 153.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 30, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Vista Knoll scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7606302273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7606302273 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555425?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.