Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Rancho Mirage, CA
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Rancho Mirage, CA
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 #1013 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1013th out of 1,646 homes we track in California for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #344 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th out of 1,504 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #1602 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1602nd out of 2,058 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Pets not allowed
Community Kitchen
Dining
Laundry
Garden
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
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
4 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.
4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #699 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 699th out of 1,475 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points 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.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has total inspections 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.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer complaint visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer Rank #809 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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2.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale Mirage Inn | AL MC | Rancho Mirage | 145
Facility
145
CA AVG
104
Rank
#387 / 1,646 | Yes | 54 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#271 / 1,475 | 12 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#389 / 1,504 | 76.6% | - | Blc Mirage Inn LP | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Rancho Mirage | AL IL MC RC | Rancho Mirage | 142
Facility
142
CA AVG
104
Rank
#411 / 1,646 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,690 / 2,058 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1,475 | 18 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#809 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#926 / 1,504 | 80.3% | - | Gp Of Aoc Rancho Mirage And Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp Ptr | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Bayshire Rancho Mirage | AL IL MC NH SNF | Rancho Mirage | 135
Facility
135
CA AVG
104
Rank
#461 / 1,646 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,809 / 2,058 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#964 / 1,475 | 30 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,083 / 1,387 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#898 / 1,433 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,019 / 1,504 | 83.7% | A+ | Mirage Care LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage | AL MC RC | Rancho Mirage | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1,013 / 1,646 | No |
37
Facility
37
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,602 / 2,058 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#699 / 1,475 | 16 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#809 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#344 / 1,504 | - | - | Vista Cove At Rancho Mirage, Inc | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is located in Rancho Mirage, California.
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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.
How long has Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage been in business?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage?
No, Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has a no-pet policy.
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 citations?
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage has had 4 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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.
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