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Life Care Center Of Vista

304 N. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92083

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(760) 724-8222

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,918

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,105
  • Average State Price: $4,162
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Life Care Center Of Vista Description

    Close to the beach and three area hospitals, our skilled nursing facility is located with convenience and comfort in mind. We offer both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation plans that are specialized to fit the unique needs of each resident and patient.

    Our nursing home knows that retirement is meant to be exciting, and at Life Care Center of Vista, we aim to provide fulfilling experiences to keep residents engaged with the community. Find your place today.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.2
    Life Care Center Of Vista
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 41 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 16 communities in Vista
  • Ranking in State: 3100 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviews report severe neglect, including dehydration, massive bed sores, and untreated gangrene leading to death.
    • Complaints about dishonesty, lack of accountability from the executive director, and poor communication.
    • Issues with cleanliness, undercooked and burnt food, and improper medical practices such as using the same gloves for multiple patients.
    • Reports of residents not being fed properly, experiencing pain without care, and suffering from additional injuries due to lack of proper physical therapy.
    • Allegations of residents being drugged without consent, violation of privacy rights, and overall inadequate staffing and care.
    • One review detailed a 16-hour ordeal of neglect and harm, including improper meals for specific health needs and lack of basic hygiene care.
    • Another review mentioned a resident having to use a trash can for urination due to lack of assistance.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A few reviews praise the facility, mentioning caring and professional staff, clean rooms, and effective rehabilitation services.
    • Positive experiences include attentive care, good hygiene, and satisfactory post-operative rehabilitation.
    • Some family members noted their loved ones had no complaints and recommended the facility for excellent post-hospital rehab.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • The facility has received both extremely negative and positive reviews, indicating varied experiences.
    • While some residents and their families report neglect and inadequate care, others praise the facility for its cleanliness, professional staff, and effective rehabilitation services.


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    Health

    Skilled Nursing

    Rehabilitation

    Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

    Long-term Care

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Infection Management


    Services

    Therapists

    Functional Mobility

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Medical Director

    Physician

    24/7 Easy Admissions


    Activities

    Community Re-entry Program

    Reading

    Full-time, Certified Activity Director

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Family/Resident Councils


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Landscaped Grounds and Courtyards

    Library

    Religious Services

    Non-smoking Facility

    24-hour Security and Fire Safety Systems


    Room Amenities

    Private Bathrooms

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Telephone and Cable Television Hookups

    Flat-screen TVs

    Bedside and Bathroom Call Lights


    Dining

    Fine Dining Program

    Certified Dietitian


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 5, 1987
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 176
    Total current residents: 110
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 5
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-30 2021-07-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-06-30 2021-07-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-06-30 2021-07-22 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-06-30 2021-07-22 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-02 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2018-11-08 2018-11-27 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-11-08 2018-11-27 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2018-11-08 2018-11-27 D Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2018-11-08 2018-11-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Vista which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 100,890 (small city).
    • The average income is $50,845, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 56
      • Average Temperature: 66.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 65 days of rain and 299 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 29.3 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 4.91% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 23.07% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 3% Black or African-American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, and 57% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.45 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.19 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.99 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.95 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.76 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 120.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Food 4 Less Supermarket
    0.6 miles away
    Frazier Farms
    0.6 miles away
    Costco
    1.4 miles away
    Vons 2121
    1.4 miles away
    Stater Bros.
    1.5 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    10
    0.7 miles away
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    0.7 miles away
    8
    0.7 miles away
    7
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    6
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.5 miles away
    San Diego County Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.0 miles away
    Bank of American ATM
    2.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Tri-City Medical Center
    2.1 miles away
    Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
    7.7 miles away
    Palomar Medical Center
    9.4 miles away
    Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
    11.3 miles away
    Regimental Aid Station
    13.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.9 miles away
    Welcare Pharmacy Compunding and Perscriptions
    5.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Tri-City Dental Excellence
    0.7 miles away
    North County Dental Care
    1.7 miles away
    Dr. Nieva R. Bautista
    2.1 miles away
    Western Dental
    5.0 miles away
    Gateway Dental Group
    5.1 miles away

    Parks

    Vista Village Shopping Center
    0.6 miles away
    Breeze Hill Park
    1.0 miles away
    Bub Williamson Park
    1.1 miles away
    Luz Duran Park
    1.1 miles away
    Wildwood Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
    4.2 miles away
    Chapel of Memories
    21.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Grand Plaza
    5.5 miles away
    Old California Restaurant Row
    5.9 miles away
    Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    6.2 miles away
    Civic Center Plaza
    6.8 miles away
    The Centre at Lexus Escondido
    11.2 miles away

    Culture

    Avo Playhouse
    0.9 miles away
    AGSEM Stage
    2.0 miles away
    Moonlight Amphitheatre
    2.1 miles away
    Sage Creek Performing Arts Center
    3.4 miles away
    Howard Brubeck Theatre
    5.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Coco's
    0.4 miles away
    Denny's
    0.4 miles away
    Chili's
    0.5 miles away
    Islands
    0.6 miles away
    Lamppost Pizza
    0.7 miles away

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