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Santa Fe Post-Acute

247 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084 · San Diego County

WELCOME TO Exceptional Care At Santa Fe Post Acute, your well-being is our top priority. Our community offers exceptional skilled nursing care for seniors recovering from surgery, rehabilitating from a specific injury or trauma, or those in need of high-acuity nursing care. Our highly trained team of nurses is on-site…

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (177 of 187 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Vista

Santa Fe Post-Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Vista, CA, with 187 certified beds and an average of about 177 residents per day. It operates as part of the Bayshire Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $150,212 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.92 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•12 deficiencies at last survey
•$150,212 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Vista options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 187
Avg. residents/day: 177
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Bayshire Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 555723

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,230–$16,870/mo (median $13,580)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.92; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.38; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 12
Federal fines: 2 ($150,212)
Total penalties: 4
Last standard survey: 2025-05-02
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (51 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2026-02-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-05-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2025-05-02Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-05-02Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-09-04	Fine	$64,269
2025-09-04	Payment denial	—
2023-06-27	Fine	$85,943
2023-06-27	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

247 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.6

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Common questions about Santa Fe Post-Acute

How much does Santa Fe Post-Acute cost?

Santa Fe Post-Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Vista, CA area typically runs $11,230–$16,870 per month (median $13,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Santa Fe Post-Acute's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Santa Fe Post-Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Santa Fe Post-Acute?

Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Santa Fe Post-Acute?

Santa Fe Post-Acute has 51 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Santa Fe Post-Acute have availability?

Typically 95% full (177 of 187 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Santa Fe Post-Acute offer?

Santa Fe Post-Acute in Vista, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 187 beds.

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