Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home · Oregon, OR
Vista Specialty Care
Nursing Home · Oregon, OR
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
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 78 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | 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 nursing home (0 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | 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 nursing home (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 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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Vista Specialty Care is located in La Grande, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Specialty Care
Who is the owner of Vista Specialty Care?
The legal owner and operator of Vista Specialty Care is Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Valley View, LLC.
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 [email protected].
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 or citations?
Vista Specialty Care has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
What is the address of Vista Specialty Care?
Vista Specialty Care is located at 103 Adams Avenue.
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