Vista Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Vista Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a mixed story. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher number of citations, more serious ones, or both, compared to what you'd typically see at other facilities. That's the piece that pulls the overall score down, and it's worth paying attention to since inspections are one of the more direct windows into how a facility is actually being run day to day.

The brighter spots are in staffing and quality measures, both of which earned 4 stars. The staffing score means nurses are spending more time with residents relative to the number of people living there, which practically speaking can translate to more attentive care and faster response when someone needs help. The quality measures score reflects above-average outcomes across 15 clinical indicators, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents pressure wounds, or supports residents' physical functioning. So while families should take the inspection history seriously and ask the facility directly about what was cited and what's been done to fix it, the care being delivered day to day appears to be a genuine strength here.

Vista Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center comes in just slightly above the Florida average for registered nurse time, with residents receiving about 0.54 RN hours per day compared to the state average of 0.52 across Florida senior care facilities. In practical terms, that small difference is unlikely to feel significant on a daily basis. Where the gap is more noticeable is in total nursing hours, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff. Residents here receive about 3.44 total nurse hours per day, while the Florida average sits at 3.87. That difference of roughly 25 minutes per resident per day may not sound like much, but across a full day of meals, repositioning, hygiene, and general check-ins, it can affect how quickly staff respond and how much hands-on attention each person gets. It does not mean care is poor, but it is worth asking the facility how they manage staffing during busy periods like mornings and evenings.

Vista Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth taking seriously as you weigh your options. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $9,318, with the most recent penalty issued in November 2024. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a low inspection rating and a recent fine suggests this is a place where you will want to ask detailed questions, request to see the most current inspection reports, and ideally visit in person before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Titusville on the Titusville nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my family member fell or had a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what would happen from the moment staff noticed something was wrong.
4. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who has limited mobility but is mentally sharp and enjoys being social?
5. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you changed because of them?
6. If I wanted to raise a concern about my loved one's care, who would I talk to, and how quickly should I expect a response?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.