Vista Harden Ranch
Vista Harden Ranch is an Assisted Living Home in California
Vista Harden Ranch is an Assisted Living Home in California
Vista Harden Ranch
Vista Harden Ranch is an Assisted Living Home in California
Vista Harden Ranch is an Assisted Living Home in California
Burrowed in the enticing neighborhood of Salinas, CA, the Vista Harden Ranch is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can enjoy freedom and independence based on their terms matched with the immediate care and support they need. Modern accommodations with several floor plans are available to maximize the living experience. As for memory care services, the community provides customized care plans through its trained and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, residents can receive personalized services for short-term stays.
With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy healthy and nutritious chef-prepared meals, regular housekeeping and laundry services, an emergency response team, a library and television room, regular physician visits, and salon services. Meet new friends and create memorable memories in their beautifully made community gathering areas and full-packed schedule of social activities. At the Vista Harden Ranch, seniors are assured of an extraordinary living.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
About this community
California average: 72%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Vista Harden Ranch is legally operated by RBP SALINAS OP LLC; MALLARD SENIOR LIVING MGT LLC.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Types of Care at Vista Harden Ranch
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.
18 visits
California average: 14 visits
Breakdown by visit type
14 total complaint visits
4 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
12 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
10 complaint investigations
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
3 official inspections
California average: 4 official inspections
8 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
3 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
5 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Inspection Report Summary for Vista Harden Ranch
VISTA HARDEN RANCH, a 740‑type residential facility in Salinas, has repeatedly passed the Department’s unannounced visits with only a few isolated lapses. The first pre‑licensing inspection on 29 October 2021 noted the building’s fire clearance, well‑maintained electrical and environmental controls, and that all resident rooms were clean, furnished and equipped with safety fixtures. No deficiencies were cited and the facility was deemed ready for licensing pending final approval by the Central Applications Bureau.
A post‑licensing check on 9 April 2022 likewise reported no violations. The evaluator verified that the licensed capacity of 83 non‑ambulatory residents was respected, the elevator permit was up‑to‑date, and that temperatures, fire equipment and medication storage met Title 22 standards. The administrator’s certificate was approaching expiration (12 November 2022), but no immediate corrective action was required. The subsequent case‑management visit on 5 September 2023 identified a single personal‑rights deficiency: a resident’s bedroom door remained open, exposing the resident to the common area. The facility was given a 19 September due date to close the door and document a plan of correction.
The most recent 1‑year inspection on 5 December 2023 uncovered several shortcomings. While the facility’s fire safety, food supply, and environmental controls remained compliant, deficiencies were noted in dementia‑care documentation (four memory‑care residents lacked current medical assessments), incomplete first‑aid kits, and unsanitary kitchen equipment (discolored ice machine and unclean soda machine). The evaluator requested additional licensing paperwork—LIC 500, LIC 308, LIC 610‑E, and a current Administrator’s Certificate—to be submitted. The pattern suggests that VISTA HARDEN RANCH maintains solid infrastructure and general safety but faces emerging gaps in resident privacy, documentation, and ancillary equipment maintenance as the facility’s population and service scope grow.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
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2.9 miles from city center
290 Regency Cir, Salinas, CA 93906
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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