Vista Pacifica Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vista Pacifica Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802May 5, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff were able to carry out the functions of food and nutrition services safely and effectively when: 1. Two Dietary staff were unable to demonstrate the correct concentration for the red bucket sanitizer solution. 2. One Dietary staff did not wear gloves while sanitizing the food preparation table. 3. Four Dietary Staff could not demonstrate the proper procedure for testing dish sanitization. These failures had the potential to cause food borne illness (stomach illness acquired from ingesting contaminated food) to the residents in the facility. Findings: 1. On April 29, 2025, at 1:12 p.m., a concurrent observation and interview were conducted with the [NAME] (CK). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 5, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when three cutting boards with deep indentations were found in the kitchen. This failure had the potential to cause foodborne illness (stomach illness acquired from ingesting contaminated food) among the residents in the facility. Findings: On May 5, 2025, at 2:01 p.m., a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with the Director of Dietary Services (DDS) in the kitchen. Three cutting boards (brown, green and red color measuring at 24 inches [(a unit measurement of length)] in width and 18 inches in length) were observed with deep indentations and rough surfaces. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 22, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1. 38 insulated plate covers, seven insulated plate bases, and three full sheet metal pans were stacked and stored wet found in the readily to use storage areas; 2. Two various size of cooking pans had dry and heavy black substance buildups on the cooking surfaces and readily available for use; 3. The ice machine was not clean and sanitized properly per the manufacturer's recommendations; 4. The sanitizer concentration was not at the correct range for the manual ware washing in the three-compartment sink; 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement ongoing infection surveillance monitoring for suspected scabies (a highly contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow into the skin), for six of six residents (Resident 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). This deficient practice had the potential for a delay in the care and treatment and possible spread of infection throughout the facility. Findings: On September 4, 2024, at 10:50 a.m., an unannounced visit was conducted to investigate infection control issues. On September 4, 2024, at 11:14 a m., a concurrent observation and interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was observed to be sitting up in bed with legs exposed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 17, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate infection control practices in preventing the transmission of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19 - illness caused by a virus that can be transmitted from person to person) were implemented in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guideline, when the residents and Healthcare Personnels (HCP/staff) were not tested for COVID-19 timely. This failure resulted in a delay in the identification of residents and HCP who were COVID-19 positive, thereby delayed the implementation of infection control measures to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 in the facility. […]