Nursing homes in Vista, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Vista, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Vista, California, located in San Diego County, currently hosts three nursing homes serving residents across the 92083 and 92084 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility, operated by The Ensign Group, stands out as the city’s top-performing location, achieving the highest possible 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Vista
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- DAVID JOHNSON1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES1 home
What to look for in Vista
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Vista
| VISTA KNOLL SPECIALIZED CARE FACILITY THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| VISTA VIEW POST ACUTE DAVID JOHNSON · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| SANTA FE POST-ACUTE BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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