Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
CMS rates Arroyo Vista Nursing Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 39 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California. It is licensed for 53 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 256 senior care facilities in San Diego and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Arroyo Vista Nursing Center 39 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-0920 2 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F-0698 2 inspections. Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-0759 2 inspections. Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
What its owners also hold
- The Ensign Group Inc has an ownership stake on file at 135 nursing homes, averaging 3.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Flagstone Healthcare South Llc has an ownership stake on file at 6 nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Verify & compare
Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Nmc San Diego, about 2.7 miles.
- Paradise Valley Hospital, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Scripps Mercy Hospital, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Jacob Health Care Assisted Living, San Diego, about 1.2 miles. 2 state visits on record.
- University Care Center, San Diego, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Jacob Healthcare Center, San Diego, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Brighton Place San Diego, San Diego, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Golden Hill Post Acute, San Diego, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
