Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home · Oregon, OR
Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home · Oregon, OR
Overview of Vista Specialty Care
Vista Specialty Care is a 78-bed long-term acute care (LTACH) specialty facility at 103 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon, operated by Mike Jacobs and owned by Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC. Licensed November 3, 2004, with SNF/NF dual certification, the facility has operated for 21 years and specializes in post-acute care for patients with complex, acute medical conditions requiring intensive nursing and physician oversight. Located in Union County, La Grande, the facility serves eastern Oregon.
The inspection record documents visit in records, dated June 4, 2024, documenting zero citations and one deficiency. Oregon’s average is 27 citations, placing this single inspection 100 percent below state benchmark; the single deficiency was 97 percent below the state average of 31. The June 2024 deficiency involved general regulatory compliance; no specific resident care or safety details were disclosed. No prior inspections are available in current records, making it impossible to determine whether this represents a new or ongoing issue.
No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were documented. The presence of only one inspection for a facility licensed since 2004 is highly atypical and raises significant questions regarding the completeness of regulatory oversight documentation. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities should be contacted directly to verify complete inspection history and current compliance standing.
Vista Specialty Care specializes in respiratory care, complex wound management, cardiac care with monitoring, specialized rehabilitation, and infectious disease treatment. Multidisciplinary teams deliver care in a long-term acute care model serving patients with high-acuity medical needs distinct from traditional skilled nursing. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Families should request inspection history, CMS ratings, and licensing documentation from the facility or the Oregon Department of Human Services.
78-bed community Rank #115 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 351 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
21 years in operation Rank #207 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #98 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Cert
StatusClosed-owner
IssuanceNovember 3, 2004
CountyUnion
AccreditationsJoint Commission
Vista Specialty Care is administrated by Mike Jacobs.
Owner NameEvergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC
Rehabilitation
Email
[email protected]
Fax(541) 963-0479
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Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OR average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total inspections (86% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total inspections (86% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 31 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (0 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon nursing home (1 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 86% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The only recorded inspection found one deficiency under OAR 411-054-0200, but no further details or follow-up actions are documented.
- No complaint investigations or substantiated complaints are on record for this facility.
- No surveys beyond the single recorded inspection are available, limiting assessment of the facility’s compliance trend.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Specialty Care
Who is the owner of Vista Specialty Care?
The legal owner and operator of Vista Specialty Care is Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC.
Is Vista Specialty Care in a walkable area?
Vista Specialty Care has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the best email address for Vista Specialty Care?
The team at Vista Specialty Care can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Vista Specialty Care?
Mike Jacobs is the administrator of Vista Specialty Care.
How many beds does Vista Specialty Care have?
Vista Specialty Care has 78 beds.
Has Vista Specialty Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Vista Specialty Care has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
Are there photos of Vista Specialty Care?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Vista Specialty Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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