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Life Care Center Of Vista
304 N. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92083
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Life Care Center Of Vista Description
Life Care Center Of Vista is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Vista, California and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 making it the 15th highest rated community in the city out of 16 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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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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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayFrazier Farms
0.6 miles awayCostco
1.4 miles awayVons 2121
1.4 miles awayStater Bros.
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
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0.7 miles away9
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0.7 miles awayBanks
U.S. Bank
0.5 miles awaySan Diego County Credit Union
1.1 miles awayWells Fargo
1.9 miles awayBank of America
2.0 miles awayBank of American ATM
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Tri-City Medical Center
2.1 miles awayNaval Hospital Camp Pendleton
7.7 miles awayPalomar Medical Center
9.4 miles awayScripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
11.3 miles awayRegimental Aid Station
13.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
1.5 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awayRite Aid
2.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.9 miles awayWelcare Pharmacy Compunding and Perscriptions
5.5 miles awayDentists
Tri-City Dental Excellence
0.7 miles awayNorth County Dental Care
1.7 miles awayDr. Nieva R. Bautista
2.1 miles awayWestern Dental
5.0 miles awayGateway Dental Group
5.1 miles awayParks
Vista Village Shopping Center
0.6 miles awayBreeze Hill Park
1.0 miles awayBub Williamson Park
1.1 miles awayLuz Duran Park
1.1 miles awayWildwood Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
4.2 miles awayChapel of Memories
21.3 miles awayShopping
Grand Plaza
5.5 miles awayOld California Restaurant Row
5.9 miles awayCarlsbad Premium Outlets
6.2 miles awayCivic Center Plaza
6.8 miles awayThe Centre at Lexus Escondido
11.2 miles awayCulture
Avo Playhouse
0.9 miles awayAGSEM Stage
2.0 miles awayMoonlight Amphitheatre
2.1 miles awaySage Creek Performing Arts Center
3.4 miles awayHoward Brubeck Theatre
5.4 miles awayRestaurants
Coco's
0.4 miles awayDenny's
0.4 miles awayChili's
0.5 miles awayIslands
0.6 miles awayLamppost Pizza
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