Quick answers
- Where is Valley Vista Post Acute?
- 1025 W. Second Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025, in San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of Valley Vista Post Acute?
- (760) 745-1842, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Valley Vista Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Valley Vista Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Valley Vista Post Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Valley Vista Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 6, 2019 to September 11, 2025), Medicare lists 28 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 6, 2019 to September 11, 2025), Valley Vista Post Acute had 28 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.04 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 11, 2025 — 18 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 11, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 18 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0865 Level E
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: August 17, 2023 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 17, 2023 (standard health inspection); June 10, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Earlier cycle: September 6, 2019 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 6, 2019 (standard health inspection); January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (17)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0900 Level E
“Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.”
E0009 Level D
“Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.”
E0023 Level D
“Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.”
E0024 Level D
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
E0031 Level D
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0035 Level D
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.01 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.44 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.04 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.53 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 54.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1025 W. Second Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 745‑1842 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055500 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Redwood Terrace Health Center0.7 mi · Escondido, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Ocean View Post Acute1.2 mi · Escondido, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Escondido Post Acute1.4 mi · Escondido, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Palomar Vista Healthcare Center1.5 mi · Escondido, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Palomar Heights Post Acute2.0 mi · Escondido, CA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Palomar Health Downtown Campus1.2 mi · Escondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos4.6 mi · San Marcos, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Palomar Medical Center Poway8.2 mi · Poway, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13