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Alta Vista Senior Living
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 98 residents
- Phone
- (760) 941-3233
- Address
- 2041 W Vista Way
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
604*CCLD
Total facilities
2.8*CCLD
Avg citations
9.0*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
11 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 times which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87412(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
CCR 87303(a) Maintenance and Operation - The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by. Based on interviews and records review, the licensee failed to comply with the section cited above as bed bugs were observed by multiple residents in multiple bedrooms, which poses a potential health and personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 1569.695(c)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 times which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: the licensee did not ensure that the facility gate was in good repair, which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(d)(2)Type B
87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: (2) The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the licensee did not ensure that the premises was maintained in safe and healthful environment. Which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.605Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type A
Based on interview and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 persons/ staff files reviewed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87355(e)(1)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to H&S ... 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or... This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not ensure S1 was fingerprint cleared prior to working in the facility. A review of the Department's fingerprint database revealed S1 is pending a fingerprint clearance from the Department.
- 87468.1(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS IN ALL FACILITIES: (a) Residents in all RCFEs shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records, R1 was not granted the right to be free from punishment/abuse. Written staff statements corroborated the alleged incident took place. Interviews revealed S1 slapped R1 on the face after the resident spit on them.
2021
- 87507(g)(3)(5)(E)...Type B
87507. Admission Agreements. (g) Admission agreements shall specify the following: (3) Payment provisions, including...: (5) Refund conditions. (E) Preadmission fees shall be refunded according to the following conditions: 2. ...paid preadmission fees that are greater than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be refunded to...resident, or the...resident's representative in the following manner: b. A refund of at least 60 percent of the preadmission fee in excess of $500 shall be provided if the resident leaves the facility for any reason during the second month of residency.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on records review and interviews, facility did not issue a timely refund to resident which poses a personal rights risk to 1 out of 76 residents in care.
Inspection record
23 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-01-09.
5 routine inspections, 14 complaint visits. 13 complaints on record, 5 of 13 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Vista
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Alta Vista Senior Living licensed in California?
Yes, Alta Vista Senior Living is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Alta Vista Senior Living have?
Alta Vista Senior Living has 11 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 23 visits (5 inspections, 14 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Alta Vista Senior Living last inspected?
Alta Vista Senior Living was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Alta Vista Senior Living?
Alta Vista Senior Living is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 98 residents. It is located in Vista, San Diego County, California.
How does Alta Vista Senior Living compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
Alta Vista Senior Living has 11 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does Alta Vista Senior Living have any serious violations?
Alta Vista Senior Living has 4 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Alta Vista Senior Living had any complaint inspections?
Alta Vista Senior Living has received 14 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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