Escondido, CA

Valley Vista Post Acute

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 19 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1025 W. Second Avenue, Escondido, CA

(760) 745-1842

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Covenant Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.52

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.10

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.15

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.30

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	98.5% 1.5 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	94.7%	98.2% 3.5 pts worse	95.5% 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.9%	1.6% 1.3 pts worse	3.3% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	14.4%	6.8% 7.6 pts worse	11.4% 3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.2%	4.1% 0.9 pts better	5.4% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	25.2%	13.7% 11.5 pts worse	19.6% 5.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	2.5%	14.2% 11.7 pts better	16.7% 14.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	10.3%	11.0% 0.7 pts better	16.3% 6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.1%	10.7% 6.6 pts better	14.9% 10.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.0% 1 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.8%	10.9% 9.9 pts worse	19.8% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.3%	4.7% 1.4 pts better	5.1% 1.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	94.0% 5.7 pts better	81.7% 18 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.7%	11.2% 3.5 pts worse	12.0% 2.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.6%	1.5% 0.9 pts better	1.6% 1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.1%	93.2% 2.9 pts better	79.7% 16.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	33.8%	23.2% 10.6 pts worse	23.9% 9.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-11 · Fire 2025-09-11

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-06 · Fire 2019-09-06

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K900 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-11-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2025-10-10

B · Minimal harm 2025-09-11

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-10

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-09-30

B · Minimal harm 2023-08-17

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-10-04

B · Minimal harm 2019-09-06