Santa Fe Post-Acute
Santa Fe Post-Acute – Medicare Certified Since 1998
Santa Fe Post-Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Vista, California. This facility has been serving the community for 28 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 187 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 97% (averaging 181 residents per day), which is very high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.62 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.12 hours from CNAs, 1.14 hours from LPNs, 0.36 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.01 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Santa Fe Post-Acute has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 3 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Santa Fe Post-Acute compares to 83 facilities in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 83 facilities in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 83 other nursing homes in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in VISTA
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My mum was staying there for an extended time due to dementia. Every time I visited was difficult as her memory was short and I would spend a few minutes reminding her that I'm older than she remembers. What amazed me, though, was that she remembers one of the staff there; her name was Michelle Meadher. She came in a few times during my visits, and every time she would come in my mum would greet her by name. "Hi, Michelle!" and always enthusiastically. Michelle had a way of speaking to my mum that was kind but always with a concern for mum's comfort and safety. My mum rarely trusted anyone ever since she started getting dementia, but she trusted this one person. I appreciate Michelle's care and professionalism. Santa Fe is lucky to have found her. My mum is gone now, but I will never forget the case manager who cared for her at Santa Fe.
I recently had the pleasure of touring this facility. It’s very spacious and open doesn’t feel compacted like some of the few I’ve been touring. I appreciate the cleanliness. I will be picking this facility for my loved one to continue rehab services.
Santa Fe Post Acute served an important purpose during a challenging transition for my mom—and for that, we’re grateful. We were fortunate to connect with some truly wonderful staff. David Tanner, the Executive Director, was kind, responsive, and human in every interaction. Michelle in admissions helped make the process smoother than expected, and Ilda, my mom’s RN, was a standout—attentive, compassionate, and clearly dedicated to her patients. While there were areas that could’ve been better, I’m choosing to highlight the good. The care we needed in the moment was delivered, and that matters. For others considering this facility, I recommend staying involved and advocating consistently—your voice makes a difference.
Rundown and dirty. Clothing and other belongings are STOLEN EVEN IF THEY ARE MARKED WITH BLACK MARKER. Lost over $300 worth of clothing and shoes 3 TIMES in one year! My spouse has fallen and been repeatedly injured because he's handicapped and blind! When you try to tell someone they say they don't know anything about it and to call Social Services for reimbursement. I dont want to have to call every other week. I WANT IT TO STOP! Then they tell you "Sorry, there's nothing we can do about it." DISGUSTING!!!!
My aunt was staying here and it's a nice place except for the staff that is showering in the clients rooms and smoking on tin foil in the kitchen area. I can't believe they don't drug test those employees
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