Skilled nursing · San Diego, CA

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

3022 45TH STREET, San Diego, CA 92105

4 / 5CMS 53 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 15%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Arroyo Vista Nursing Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus California state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 0.0 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 5.7 percent, below the 15 percent national median. Nurse turnover 47 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low antipsychotic prescribing

This

0.0%

National

14%

Below national median. Suggests staff manages behaviors with non-medication approaches.

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

0.0%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + California state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

No data

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

No data

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

47%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

0.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

5.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID055505

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds53

Avg residents48

CA licenseOn file · #90000016

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 16.3% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 0% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 1.5% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 0.0% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

State record

California licensing.

License number

90000016

County

San Diego

Source: California Department of Health · last scraped 2026-06-02

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Arroyo Vista Nursing Center?

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Arroyo Vista Nursing Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Arroyo Vista Nursing Center appears in the record section above.

Does Arroyo Vista Nursing Center use antipsychotic medications?

0.0 percent of long-stay residents at Arroyo Vista Nursing Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 5.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Arroyo Vista Nursing Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and California state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Arroyo Vista Nursing Center?

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center is located at 3022 45TH STREET, San Diego, CA 92105. Phone: (619) 283-5855. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Arroyo Vista Nursing Center a special focus facility?

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Arroyo Vista Nursing Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Arroyo Vista Nursing Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Arroyo Vista Nursing Center compare to other San Diego skilled nursing facilities?

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85. Browse the full San Diego directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Arroyo Vista Nursing Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Arroyo Vista Nursing Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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