Vista, California
Vista Gardens
Memory Care
1863 Devon Place, Vista, CA 92081
Vista Gardens is a memory care community in Vista, California, serving residents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's-related dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.
- Licensed capacity
- 99 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2024
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Vista Gardens has a citation-free record across its licensed history, with three inspection visits and no Type A or Type B findings to date.
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- Track record — No Type A (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) or Type B (administrative) citations have been recorded, and no complaint investigations have been filed against the community.
- Operating tenure — Vista Gardens has been licensed for about 2 years, and the clean record reflects three inspection cycles during that time, which is a modest but consistent base for tracking compliance.
- Severity — The absence of citations spans areas like medication management and staff training that routine inspections specifically evaluate, meaning no gaps have surfaced in those areas so far.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #371881517
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 1
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 3
Facility evaluation
Jul 18, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 11, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 18, 2024
1–3 of 3 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Memory CareStarting at$5,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
3 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
7 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- Putting green / Golf
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
10 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
1.0Average RatingAveraged from 33 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Vista Gardens is widely praised for warm, family-like memory care staff and a beautiful, resort-like setting, but families should verify staffing levels and item/security policies before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as warm, attentive, and treating residents like family, with many naming specific caregivers who went above and beyond.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is consistently described as beautiful, clean, and resort-like, with gardens, a putting green, patios, and a calming park-like feel.
- Dining — Meals are frequently called good quality and well-presented, with variety and attention to nutrition and dietary needs like diabetes management.
- Activities — Families note a full daily activity schedule including bingo, exercise, music, chapel, outings, and men's and women's group programming.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers felt the cost was fair or a good value compared to other memory care communities, though a couple felt it was expensive.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe short staffing and lapses in monitoring, including one serious complaint about inadequate attention to a resident's medical needs; families should ask about staff-to-resident ratios and health monitoring protocols.
- Communication — Some reviewers mention that communication between staff, families, and outside providers like physical therapists could be more consistent; it's worth asking how updates are shared.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One reviewer reported personal items going missing without resolution, so families should ask about belongings security and lost-item procedures.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't detail how pricing changes as care needs increase, so families should confirm the fee structure and any additional charges for higher levels of care during a tour.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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