Vista Hills Health Care Center

1599 Lomaland Dr · El Paso, TX · 79935 · 9155931131

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $40,465 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

97% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 35
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 49
Federal penalties 15% 49
Trend 10% 84
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.403.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.90≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year97%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $40,465

Inspection citations (73 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F April 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected May 5, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026

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

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026

    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.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 31, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Honor 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.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

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

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    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.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 5, 2024Fine$40,465
December 5, 2024Payment Denial49 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455493 · certified since December 5, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.