Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Vista Manor Nursing Center
120 Jose Figueres Avenue, San Jose, CA · (408) 272-1400
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day
- 88
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Generations Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- November 10, 1991
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How this home got 5 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change (already 5)
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★5 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Vista Manor Nursing Center carries 28 inspection points. That is fewer than 93% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
23 health citations on record since 2019. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Pharmacy Service6E
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
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.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
Infection Control4E
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary4E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Environmental2D
- D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Resident Rights2D
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care2D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspection history
2024-10-11
3 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
2022-10-07
12 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2019-12-19
8 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 16 min of nursing staff time a day, 28 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 16 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 34% of nursing staff and 20% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2 pts better | 0.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.1 pts better | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.1 pts better | 100.0% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1 pts better | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.9 pts better | 4.7% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.5 pts better | 0.6% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication2.8 pts better | 10.9% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.8 pts worse | 18.1% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened0.6 pts better | 8.3% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased4.8 pts better | 5.4% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.2 pts better | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4.3 pts worse | 14.1% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.5 pts better | 1.8% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine0.6 pts better | 95.2% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit3.2 pts better | 7.9% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7 pts better | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.4 pts better | 95.5% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission3.7 pts better | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
9 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olds, Thomas | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 78% | 27 facilities |
| Mastrocola, Lois | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 9% | 27 facilities |
| Bmo Bank, N.a. | 5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization | 0% | 25 facilities |
| Life Generations Healthcare, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Mastrocola, Lois | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Mastrocola, Lois | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Mastrocola, Lois | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Olds, Thomas | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Olds, Thomas | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
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Fire safety
19 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke9E
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems6F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness2D
- D
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Miscellaneous2D
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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