Nursing homeActive
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 920837606302273119 certified beds · 153 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2019
Deficiencies
35
● 0● 34● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-11
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-06-08 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-26 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-08-26 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-03-04 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 555425-20260611-F689
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 555425-20260611-F640
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 555425-20260608-F684
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 555425-20260608-F919
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F558
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F641
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F693
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F694
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F699
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F757
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 555425-20250926-F814
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 555425-20240904-F755
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 555425-20240415-F676
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F584
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F804
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-26Record 555425-20220826-F842
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F610
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F685
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F812
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-28Record 555425-20190304-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.79
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.30
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover48%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.9% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.6% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroudi, Sam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elite Work Finders Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Clayton Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baroudi, Sam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baroudi, Sam Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ensign Services Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flagstone Healthcare South LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Clayton Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Clayton Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ohi Asset (Ca), LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Port, Barry Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Ensign Group Inc Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Willits, Adam Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group — 342 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for San Diego.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Villas Post Acute Oceanside | 0.7 mi | 2025-03-28 | 000 |
| La Paloma Healthcare Center Oceanside | 0.7 mi | 2025-04-17 | 040 |
| Vista View Post Acute Vista | 1.3 mi | 2026-02-19 | 1100 |
| Bayshire Carlsbad Carlsbad | 2.6 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0210 |
| Santa Fe Post-Acute Vista | 3.1 mi | 2026-03-23 | 0173 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |