Nursing homes › California › Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 92083 · 7606302273 · 119 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.79 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.66. Weekend total: 3.30. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-09-26 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2024-09-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-04-15 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2006 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2003 |
| BAROUDI, SAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/12/2016 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2014 |
| GARDNER, CLAYTON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2019 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2006 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| ELITE WORK FINDERS INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2003 |
| BAROUDI, SAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/12/2016 |
| GARDNER, CLAYTON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555425. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.