CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Vista, California with 119 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure 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.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Implement 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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure 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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide 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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 30, 2006 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2003 |
| BAROUDI, SAM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 12, 2016 |
| BURNAM, SOON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 2, 2014 |
| GARDNER, CLAYTON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2009 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2019 |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2006 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
| ELITE WORK FINDERS INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2003 |
| BAROUDI, SAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 12, 2016 |
| GARDNER, CLAYTON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2009 |
| PORT, BARRY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 22, 2025 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2003 |
| OHI ASSET (CA), LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2003 |
| BAROUDI, SAM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 22, 2025 |
| GARDNER, CLAYTON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 22, 2025 |
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