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Facility profile · CCN 455493

Vista Hills Health Care Center

73 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $40,465.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
73
Total citations
62
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$40,465
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care21 Care Planning14 Resident Rights11 Medication & Pharmacy9 Nutrition & Dietary6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6566 F7555 F6905 F8124 F6934

Citation history

73 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 31, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
Oct 31, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Apr 24, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint
Jan 14, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Nov 21, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F687Provide appropriate foot care.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard
Nov 21, 2024F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
Sep 17, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Aug 2, 2024F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Aug 2, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 29, 2024F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.EComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.EComplaint
Jan 5, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Jan 5, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Jan 5, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jan 5, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Dec 20, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Oct 19, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Oct 19, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Oct 19, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 21, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Sep 21, 2023F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Sep 21, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Sep 21, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Sep 21, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Sep 21, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Sep 12, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEComplaint
Jul 10, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2023F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 7, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jul 20, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Jul 20, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jul 20, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jul 20, 2022F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Jul 20, 2022F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Jul 20, 2022F584Honor 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.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $40,465 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 49 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 5, 2024Fine$40,465—
Dec 5, 2024Payment Denial—Jan 3, 2025 · 49 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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