Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
Overview of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
A dedicated memory care community in Riverside County, California, that specializes in care for individuals with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other forms of dementia is Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage. Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage, Inc.-operated and Patrick Mcadoo-Morton-administered, it’s a 68-bed community serving residents for 22 years. As a gated residence with secure areas and campus grounds, it provides a safe, controlled environment designed to support residents while reducing wandering risks and promoting peace of mind for families.
The home has 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, plus a doctor on staff for urgent medical support. Respite care exists for families needing temporary care solutions. Beyond daily medical oversight, residents benefit from structured programming through the Life Enrichment Activity Program (LEAP), which offers three tiers of activities spanning from personal to neighborhood and community engagement. The Namaste Program adds social interaction tailored to residents’ changing needs, and the Day Break Program supplies more therapeutic structure. Families can also join volunteer opportunities. Daily life is anchored by well-maintained grounds and secure garden paths where residents can spend time. Meals are balanced and prepared with attention to resident enjoyment. A living room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry facilities are the common areas that create a home-like atmosphere in the secure campus. The neighborhood scores 37 on the walkability scale, indicating that some services are walkable, though most outings need transportation.
Department of Social Services state inspections have reviewed the home’s operations and safety protocols. The facility’s performance in compliance metrics has matched or exceeded California’s assisted living average.
The setting can attract families who prioritize security and specialized memory care programs over closeness to urban amenities.
68-bed community Rank #1017 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1017th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation Rank #313 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 313th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 37 / 100 Rank #1605 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1605th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 24, 2003
CountyRiverside
RCFE Number336408433
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is legally operated by Vista Cove At Rancho Mirage, Inc., and administered by Patrick Mcadoo-Morton.
Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesGated community, secure areas for residents.
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Laundry
Secure Garden Paths
Beautiful Grounds
ActivitiesLife Enrichment Activity Program (LEAP), Namaste Program
Wellness Programpersonal activities, neighborhood activities, community activities
Branded ProgramsLife Enrichment Activity Program™ (LEAP)
Specific ProgramsDay Break Program, LEAP
Volunteer Program
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
6 citations
16 total visits
9 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #793 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Total visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Total visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
Latest Inspection
April 10, 2026
Citations
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
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1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
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0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
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16 | 16 | This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
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9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #809 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
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3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
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4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
Is Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage in a walkable area?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage?
Patrick McAdoo-Morton is the administrator of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage.
How many beds does Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage have?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has 68 beds.
Has Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage had any recent citations?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has had 6 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage?
Yes — there are 20 photos of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is located at CA.
What is the phone number of Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage?
(760) 324-4604 will put you in contact with the team at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage.
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