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Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home in Oregon
Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home in Oregon
Vista Specialty Care is a 78-bed skilled nursing facility located at 103 Adams Avenue in La Grande, Union County, Oregon, administered by Mike Jacobs and owned by Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC. The for-profit facility is part of the Evergreen Healthcare network and is dually certified as both a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and nursing facility (NF) for Medicare and Medicaid. Vista Specialty Care was licensed on November 3, 2004, and has been in operation for approximately 21 years.
Vista Specialty Care provides post-acute and long-term hospital-model acute care focused on medically complex and higher-acuity patients. Confirmed specialty programs include respiratory care, complex wound care, specialized rehabilitation, cardiac care and monitoring, and care for infectious diseases. Staffing includes 24-hour skilled nursing care. Associated clinical staff include physical therapist Kimberly D. Kinkito and mental health counselor Dayneen Koopman, MA, QMHP. Vista Specialty Care is not a general assisted living or memory care community and does not serve residents seeking standard residential care models.
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities conducted the most recent inspection on June 4, 2024. The inspection identified one deficiency related to general regulatory requirements with no specific resident care or safety issues cited. This compliance picture reflects strong adherence to state regulatory standards.
Vista Specialty Care is suited for medically complex residents in La Grande requiring post-acute or long-term hospital-level skilled nursing care, particularly those with respiratory, wound, or cardiac care needs. Families evaluating Vista Specialty Care should verify current census, staffing capacity, and availability of specialized services for their loved one’s specific clinical needs before placement.
78-bed community
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21 years in operation
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About this community
Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Cert
StatusClosed-owner
IssuanceNovember 3, 2004
CountyUnion
Vista Specialty Care is administrated by Mike Jacobs.
Owner NameEvergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC
Email
[email protected]
Fax(541) 963-0479
Specific ProgramsRespiratory Care, Complex Wound Care, Specialized Rehabilitation, Cardiac Care & Monitoring, Infectious Disease
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
1 visit/inspection
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
0 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 27 citations
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oregon average: 31 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Vista Specialty Care
The most recent inspection on June 4, 2024, included deficiencies related to regulatory compliance. Earlier inspections were not available for comparison, so it is unclear whether these issues represent a new or ongoing pattern. The cited deficiency involved general regulatory requirements without specific details on resident care or safety. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, no clear trend in compliance can be determined at this time.
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No penalties in the past 3 years
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