Vista Montana Senior Living
Vista Montana Senior Living
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 #561 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 561st out of 1657 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.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 #610 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 610th out of 1487 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.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 #510 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th out of 2092 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.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
Chef Prepared Meals
Fun Social Activities
Local Transportation
Weekly Housekeeping Service
Park-Like Setting
Pet Friendly
Live Entertainment
Free Direct Tv In Every Room
Beautiful Dining Room
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
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.
11 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1098 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1098th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. 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: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 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
6 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (108% above)
• Other visits (57% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (169% above)
• Complaint visits (108% above)
• Other visits (57% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Latest Inspection
May 5, 2026
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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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 2 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% 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 visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 43 | 16 | This facility has 169% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 169% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 27 | 13 | This facility has 108% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 108% worse 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. 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 57% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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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 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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| Vista Montana Senior Living | AL IL | - | 120 | No | - | 77 | - |
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.
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.
What is the address of Vista Montana Senior Living?
Vista Montana Senior Living is located at CA.
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