Vista Montana Senior Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hemet, CA
Vista Montana Senior Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hemet, CA
Overview of Vista Montana Senior Living
Operated by Vista Montana Senior Living, Inc, Vista Montana Senior Living is an assisted living community in Hemet, California. It accommodates 120 residents and has been operating for 11 years, establishing itself as a stable option in the local senior living market. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 77, where most errands can be finished on foot. It’s then convenient for residents and visiting family members.
The community offers 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, supported by an Assisted Living Waiver Program that helps occupants access care services. Daily life centers around chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, letting residents enjoy dining with more variety and care than typical assisted living settings. While maintaining quality standards, the kitchen handles different preferences. Residents participate in a full calendar of social activities and outings: games, themed events, and regular community outings, keeping daily life engaging and connected. Pet-friendly policies let residents bring animal companions, which many find vital for emotional well-being. The community spotlights comfort with amenities like weekly housekeeping service, local transportation for appointments or outings, and free direct TV in each room. The park-like setting provides a peaceful environment, and the attractive dining room is a gathering place for residents and guests.
With live entertainment and sociability focus, Vista Montana Senior Living develops a lifestyle rather than a mere care setting, ideal for older adults seeking independence with support nearby.
120-bed community Rank #560 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 560th out of 1646 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation Rank #652 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 1504 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #509 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 509th out of 2058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 14, 2015
CountyRiverside
RCFE Number336426330
Vista Montana Senior Living is legally operated by Vista Montana Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Maria Forkrud.
Emergency SystemsEach apartment has an emergency communication system.
Safety FeaturesCaring staff available 24/7.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Activities
Transportation
Housekeeping
Pet Friendly
Live Entertainment
Cable Tv
Dining
ActivitiesFun social activities and outings including games, themed events, and resident outings
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living Waiver 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.
12 citations
43 total visits
27 complaint visits
5 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.
13 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1183 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1183rd out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 13 points below 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total citations (20% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• 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.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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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.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #899 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 899th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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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.
| 43 | 16 | This facility has had 169% more total inspections than the California average (43 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 169% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 27 | 13 | This facility has had 108% more complaint visits than the California average (27 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 108% more Rank #1225 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1225th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has had 57% more other visits than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
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Pets Allowed
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1.0 miles from city center
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CA AVG
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CA AVG
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Vista Montana Senior Living is located in Hemet, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Montana Senior Living
Is Vista Montana Senior Living in a walkable area?
Vista Montana Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Vista Montana Senior Living been in business?
Vista Montana Senior Living has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Vista Montana Senior Living?
Yes, Vista Montana Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Vista Montana Senior Living?
Maria Forkrud is the administrator of Vista Montana Senior Living.
How many beds does Vista Montana Senior Living have?
Vista Montana Senior Living has 120 beds.
Has Vista Montana Senior Living had any citations?
Vista Montana Senior Living has had 12 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Vista Montana Senior Living?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Vista Montana Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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