Santa Fe Post-acute
Public record summary
About this facility — Santa Fe Post-acute
Santa Fe Post-acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Vista, California. It is licensed for 187 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 37 senior care facilities in Vista 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.
Federal inspectors have cited Santa Fe Post-acute 71 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $64,269 in fines. 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 August 31, 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
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (69 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★Joseph Obezo · 2025-10-22 · via Google“My mum was staying there for an extended time due to dementia. Every time I visited was difficult as her memory was short and I would spend a few minutes reminding her that I'm older than she remembers. What amazed me, though, was that she remembers one of the staff there; her name was Michelle Meadher. She came in a few times during my visits, and every time she would come in my mum would greet …”
★★★Kara Horat · 2025-04-20 · via Google“Santa Fe Post Acute served an important purpose during a challenging transition for my mom—and for that, we’re grateful. We were fortunate to connect with some truly wonderful staff. David Tanner, the Executive Director, was kind, responsive, and human in every interaction. Michelle in admissions helped make the process smoother than expected, and Ilda, my mom’s RN, was a standout—attentive, comp…”
★★★★★Jordan Storm · 2025-09-19 · via Google“I recently had the pleasure of touring this facility. It’s very spacious and open doesn’t feel compacted like some of the few I’ve been touring. I appreciate the cleanliness. I will be picking this facility for my loved one to continue rehab services.”
