Vista Specialty Care
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · La Grande, OR
Vista Specialty Care
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · La Grande, OR
Overview of Vista Specialty Care
At 103 Adams Avenue in La Grande, Vista Specialty Care occupies a walkable address in Union County, Oregon, with a Walk Score of 78; most daily needs are reachable on foot from this location. The 78-bed facility has been operating for about 21 years under Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC, with Mike Jacobs serving as administrator.
The facility carries Joint Commission accreditation, an independent clinical and operational review that goes beyond standard state licensure requirements. Rehabilitation services are available on-site, and the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Oversight is provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities. Care planning and documentation is the theme the inspection record associates with this facility.
For families in eastern Oregon seeking a nursing home with an accreditation track record and access to Medicare and Medicaid coverage, Vista Specialty Care is one of the few Joint Commission-accredited options in the La Grande area, positioned to serve both short-term post-acute needs and longer-term care placements.
78-bed community Rank #115 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 351 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon 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.
21 years in operation Rank #207 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #98 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon 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 TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusClosed-owner
IssuanceNovember 3, 2004
CountyUnion
AccreditationsJoint Commission
Vista Specialty Care is administered by Mike Jacobs.
Owner NameEvergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC
Rehabilitation
Email
ed057@ehcmail.com
Fax(541) 963-0479
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OR average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total inspections (86% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total inspections (86% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 31 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (0 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (1 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 86% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The only recorded inspection found one deficiency under OAR 411-054-0200, but no further details or follow-up actions are documented.
- No complaint investigations or substantiated complaints are on record for this facility.
- No surveys beyond the single recorded inspection are available, limiting assessment of the facility’s compliance trend.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Specialty Care
Who is the owner of Vista Specialty Care?
Vista Specialty Care is legally operated by Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC, and administered by Mike Jacobs.
Is Vista Specialty Care in a walkable area?
Vista Specialty Care has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the best email address for Vista Specialty Care?
The team at Vista Specialty Care can be reached at ed057@ehcmail.com.
Who is the administrator of Vista Specialty Care?
Mike Jacobs is the administrator of Vista Specialty Care.
How many beds does Vista Specialty Care have?
Vista Specialty Care has 78 beds.
Has Vista Specialty Care had any recent deficiencies?
Vista Specialty Care has no recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Vista Specialty Care?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Vista Specialty Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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