12,336 people 65 and older live in Vista (Census, ACS 2019-2023). Here is every Medicare-rated and State-licensed care option in town, from the government's own data, rebuilt every morning.
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Vista by the numbers: what's here, and what's thin
Of the 15,725 people 65 and older in Vista's ZIP codes, 20% live alone (North County: 21%), 7% live below the poverty line (8%) and 23% have a disability (28%). Here is what's in town for them, per 1,000 of the people who need each thing, against the rate across North County.
| What | In town | Vista rate | North County rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living beds per 1,000 people 75+ | 706 | 117.5 | 164.8 | a bit under (71%) |
| Nursing home beds per 1,000 people 85+ | 482 | 261.7 | 133.0 | more than most (2.0x) |
| Adult day centers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | more than most (1.5x) |
| In-home care agency offices per 1,000 65+ living alone | 9 | 2.9 | 2.2 | more than most (1.3x) |
| Primary care doctors who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 83 | 5.3 | 5.6 | about even |
| Specialists who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 121 | 7.7 | 10.2 | a bit under (76%) |
| Therapists and psychiatrists in Medicare per 1,000 people 65+ | 57 | 3.6 | 4.2 | about even |
| Medicare equipment suppliers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 14 | 3.9 | 2.4 | more than most (1.6x) |
| Low-cost clinic sites per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 14 | 12.9 | 8.1 | more than most (1.6x) |
| Dental offices that take Medi-Cal per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 22 | 20.2 | 12.5 | more than most (1.6x) |
| HUD senior apartment units per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 48 | 44.1 | 66.6 | a bit under (66%) |
| Dialysis stations per 1,000 people 65+ | 27 | 1.7 | 1.2 | more than most (1.4x) |
Census ACS 2019-2023 by ZIP (tables B01001, B11007, B17001, B18101); supply from CMS, the State's Community Care Licensing, DHCS, HRSA and HUD, the same data as the pages linked above. The North County rate pools the towns each dataset covers. Rebuilt every morning.
Nursing homes in Vista (3)
| Nursing home | Medicare stars | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility 2000 Westwood Road · (760) 630-2273 | ★★★★★ | 119 |
| Vista View Post Acute 304 N. Melrose Dr · (760) 724-8222 | ★★★★☆ | 176 |
| Santa Fe Post-Acute 247 E. Bobier Drive · (760) 945-3033 | ★★☆☆☆ | 187 |
CMS Care Compare. All nursing homes near Solana Beach, rated, and what the inspectors found at each.
Assisted living in Vista (35)
| Community | Beds |
|---|---|
| Rancho Vista Senior Living 760 East Bobier Drive · (760) 941-1480 | 172 |
| Vista Gardens Memory Care 1863 Devon Place · (760) 295-3900 | 99 |
| Alta Vista Senior Living 2041 W Vista Way · (760) 941-3233 | 98 |
| Shadowridge Senior Living 2354 Watson Way · (760) 295-3888 | 48 |
| Shadowridge Senior Living 2354 Watson Way · (760) 295-3888 | 48 |
| Joy And Love Home Care, Llc 1178 Evergreen Lane · (661) 754-0261 | 18 |
| Alta Vista Manor 625 Marazon Lane · (760) 295-0506 | 15 |
| Rose Garden 1266 Pleiades Dr · (760) 659-6397 | 15 |
| Vista Senior Living, Llc 222 Washigton St · (619) 791-5495 | 15 |
| Kings Care Assisted Living Llc 247 Presley Place · (760) 643-1557 | 14 |
| Atlantik Care 461 Estrelita Dr · (760) 295-4587 | 12 |
| Majella Assisted Living, Llc 2590 Majella Rd. · (760) 216-6344 | 12 |
| Caring Hearts Cottage 682 Vale View Dr · (619) 246-0731 | 8 |
Plus 22 small licensed homes for 6 or fewer residents. Every one, with State inspection reports: the North County assisted living finder (pick Vista).
Home health agencies in Vista (1)
- Reverence Home Health Inc: not rated · (818) 429-4688
Medicare pays for home health with $0 copay if you're homebound and a provider orders it. Every North County agency, rated.
Hospice that serves Vista (47)
Hospice comes to the house, so it's who serves Vista that counts, not where the office is. 47 hospices based in San Diego County list Vista ZIP codes with Medicare; the best-rated by families:
- Together Hospice Care LLC: ★★★★★ from families, 98% would definitely recommend · (760) 743-3055
- Hospice of the North Coast: ★★★★☆ from families, 90% would definitely recommend · (760) 431-4100
- Lightbridge Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 89% would definitely recommend · (858) 458-2992
- Silverado Hospice San Diego: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend
- Radiant Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend · (619) 550-3570
- Sharp HospiceCare: ★★★☆☆ from families, 88% would definitely recommend · (619) 667-1900
- Apreva Hospice: ★★★☆☆ from families, 87% would definitely recommend · (619) 450-4414
- Mission Hospice Services of San Diego LLC: ★★★☆☆ from families, 83% would definitely recommend · (855) 848-5433
CMS Care Compare, CAHPS Hospice Survey. Medicare Part A pays for hospice care. Every one, with the Care Index and a town filter.
Adult day care in Vista (3)
A safe, social day for a parent and a break for the caregiver. Medi-Cal's CBAS benefit pays for adult day health care for people who qualify.
- Avid Behavioral Day Program - Civic: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (858) 442-6840
- Avid Behavioral Day Program Vista: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 691-9622
- Williams Quest: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 806-7500
CDPH and CDSS licensing data. Every licensed option in the county, and how Medi-Cal pays.
In-home care agencies in Vista (9)
- Angels First Home Care, Inc. · (619) 878-0099
- At Home Care Solutions LLC · (760) 634-8090
- Avenue Medical Equipment, Inc. · (760) 978-6060
- Care Choice Home Care · (760) 798-4508
- Deluxe Concierge Nursing, Inc. · (760) 575-4331
- Eldercare Solutions, Inc. · (858) 229-3406
- Experienced In Home Care Inc. · (760) 941-2273
- Home Instead Senior Care # 146 · (760) 639-6472
- Memory Lane, LLC · (760) 536-3139
Licensed by the State (CDSS). Every North County agency, and what to ask before you hire.
Doctors who take Medicare in Vista
67 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare have offices in Vista. The full list, with who accepts assignment and telehealth (pick your town).
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Questions people ask
How many assisted living facilities are in Vista?
35 licensed by the State of California, 22 of them small homes for 6 or fewer residents (Community Care Licensing, 2026-09-30).
What are the best-rated nursing homes in Vista?
Medicare's 5-star overall ratings in Vista: Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility.
How do I find a doctor who takes Medicare in Vista?
CMS lists 67 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare with offices in Vista. Call to ask if they're taking new patients.
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