Sierra Vista
Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1974-03-31, Sierra Vista is a 116-bed nursing home in Highland, California, averaging 115.8 residents a day.
Has Sierra Vista been cited for violations?
CMS lists 31 health-inspection deficiencies for Sierra Vista since 2023-03-10, 23 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-25.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2026-02-26 | F0812, F0814 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F |
| 2026-02-26 | F0565, F0583, F0755, F0761, F0800, F0802, F0803, F0880, F0908, F0921 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure 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. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
| 2026-02-26 | F0656, F0684 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2025-07-09 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 2024-12-12 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2024-12-12 | F0755, F0761, F0805, F0908 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D |
| 2024-12-04 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2023-08-24 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2023-03-10 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-03-10 | F0550, F0604, F0637, F0641, F0689, F0880, F0925 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D |
How is Sierra Vista staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.46047 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 29.5 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 115.8 | 87.9 |
Who owns Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company.