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Peacefully situated in the serene neighborhood of South Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA, Buena Vista Assisted Living is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living care. With top-notch care and assistance tailored to each resident’s unique needs, residents can rest assured of living their later years comfortably. Housekeeping, linen services, and mobility assistance are also provided for residents to live a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community works closely with family members and invites them to visit whenever possible to prevent residents from getting lonely.
Here, residents are encouraged to remain active and well-connected with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Three healthy and delicious meals are also served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, outside rehabilitation, and physical therapy are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Live a joyous retirement with the community’s dedicated care and age-friendly services.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Buena Vista Assisted Living is legally operated by Buena Vista Al Llc; Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll, and administrated by Robyn Icamen.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. Near the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.8 | 2 | This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% 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.
| 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.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better |
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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.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Buena Vista Assisted Living Facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent visits showing no deficiencies but prior substantiated complaints involving medication delays, record-keeping, resident care, and infection control lapses. The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025, found the facility ready for a capacity increase with no health or safety issues and no deficiencies cited. However, earlier investigations substantiated multiple deficiencies, including failure to report a power outage on January 9, 2025, and medication administration delays and improper resident care in 2023.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hemet's city center to Buena Vista Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Buena Vista Assisted Living is located in Hemet, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Cottages at Hemet |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hemet | 110 | No | 61 | 5 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1261 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11
Rank
#610 / 1365 |
71.8%
Facility
71.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#760 / 1289 | A+ | Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC;Hemet Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Yorkshire Village |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hemet (East Hemet) | 100 | No | 11 | 5 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1289 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11
Rank
#610 / 1365 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#175 / 1289 | - | Dorten Enterprises | Private Studio |
| Buena Vista Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hemet | 74 | Yes | 47 | 5 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11
Rank
#747 / 1365 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1095 / 1289 | A+ | Buena Vista Al LLC; Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll | Private Studio |
| Hacienda Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hemet | 66 | No | 59 | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - |
0.0%
Facility
0.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1262 / 1289 | A+ | Hacienda Hemet, LLC | Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Sunwest |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hemet | 60 | Yes | 4 | 4 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
11
Rank
#483 / 1365 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#865 / 1289 | - | Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation | Private Studio |
The legal owner and operator of Buena Vista Assisted Living is Buena Vista Al Llc; Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll.
Buena Vista Assisted Living has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Buena Vista Assisted Living's occupancy is 54%.
Robyn Icamen is the administrator of Buena Vista Assisted Living.
Buena Vista Assisted Living has 74 beds.
Buena Vista Assisted Living has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.
Buena Vista Assisted Living is located at 1393 S Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA 92543.
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