Known for its exceptional weather and cultural amenities, Vista is a popular retirement destination. It's conveniently located near several medical facilities, including Tri-City Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. The city also has several high-quality nursing homes to meet the needs of seniors who require 24-hour medical support. With local seniors paying $9,384 per month for semi-private nursing home accommodations, this city is among the most budget-friendly places in the state for this type of care.
Nursing homes are for older adults who need 24-hour medical supervision and services such as wound care, disease management and medication administration, which typically aren’t available in less intensive environments. These facilities have licensed and certified health care professionals who provide skilled services and assistance with personal care. Additionally, these facilities provide meal services, including accommodations for special diets, and organized recreational activities throughout the week. For those with more limited care needs, assisted living or home care may be better options.
This guide provides information on nursing home care in Vista, including details on some of the statewide and federal programs that may help seniors pay for care. It also lists resources for current and prospective nursing home residents.
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304 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92083
3.5
(10 reviews)
"My wife was in the center following a heart attack and horrible treatment at another facility. The nursing care is very good, Amanda, the charge nurse was excellent. The wound care was excellent. Christopher and Tim the cnas were very polite and ..."
READ MORE2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA, 92083
2.8
(9 reviews)
"I have taken care of four elderly relatives over the last 8 years. So I have seen assisted living, hospitals,home health and other skilled nursing. Though the rooms are a bit small, this place is the best I have seen. The staff are friendly, attent..."
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247 East Bobier Dr, Vista, CA, 92084
3.3
(3 reviews)
"I had great care after back surgury,plus my mother is there and gets great care,everyone knows her name and her medical problems and keep a good eye on her.The rooms are a great size so she can have her own furnishings around her not like a box hospi..."
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3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(16 reviews)
"My husband is in Bayshire Carlsbad. We're gonna move him from the nursing section over to the assisted living part. He's happy there and he's comfortable. He's hard to please, so the fact that he likes it there, I think we're gonna keep him there for..."
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2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 90% of entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 67 mos. to 0% (Price: 50% of Entrance Fee); 50% Refund (Price: 70% of Entrance Fee..."
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1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We are so thankful to have our elder at Glenbrook. The staff are so friendly, patient and kind. They went above and beyond during the pandemic to keep their residents active. If they could improve one thing I wish they could have a web portal lik..."
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100 Holland Glen, Escondido, CA, 92026
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We are 9 month residents of Meadowbrook village and very pleased with our choice. Our comments are related to everyday living which has proven a surprise to us. The staff has been a complete surprise since they are more like neighbors and not in an..."
READ MORE1586 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Exceptional and friendly staff ..."
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1094 LAGUNA DRIVE, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked Las Villas. My friend’s mom was there for skilled nursing and they were very attentive. The sanitation was very good. The dining room on the second floor was very nice. It’s got nice view, it’s wide open and looks inviting. The residents see..."
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3232 THUNDER DRIVE, Oceanside, CA, 92056
2.4
(8 reviews)
"My mom was here in October of last year. She had excellent care. All the staff was very attentive to her needs. They were aware that this hospitalization was really hard on my mom and our family. They went out of their way to help us with things like..."
READ MOREIn Vista, nursing home residents pay $9,384 monthly for semi-private rooms and $12,167 for private accommodations.
In Vista, nursing homes charge approximately $9,384 per month for housing and skilled services, which is 19% more than the national norm but several hundred dollars less than California’s average of $9,794. Even though Vista’s monthly nursing home rates are low compared to what’s typical in California, several nearby cities offer even more affordable care, including Los Angeles, where rates come in at $9,125. Similarly, in El Centro, care costs are 6% less than in Vista, and in Riverside, fees average $7,992. On the other hand, Vista may be a budget-friendly alternative to Oxnard, where nursing home residents pay $11,254 for care.
Vista
$9,384
California
$9,794
United States
$7,908
El Centro
$8,851
Riverside
$7,992
Los Angeles
$9,125
Oxnard
$11,254
Nursing homes in Vista charge $9,384 for semi-private rooms and considerably higher rates of $12,167 for private accommodations, making this the costliest senior care option in the city. In-home care and home health care, which are typically for those who don’t need 24-hour medical supervision, are thousands of dollars less at $6,387 and $6,473 per month, respectively, and assisted living residents pay $5,475 for services. Adult day health care is even more economically priced at $2,058.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$12,167
Note: Data for Vista was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
liamira
3
Review of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Food is terrible. Staff is nice. Noise is constant.
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angry fan
1
Review of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
I had my mother transferred here. I sorely regret that. My mother was a highly decorated Army veteran at the rank a Lt. Colonel and a university dean. While that may not mean anything to this...
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Julia M
1
Review of Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
My mother stayed here for three days until we could get her transferred to another facility. She developed a fungal infection bed sore in this time. She waited hours for water. There is no heat and...
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