Sierra Vista
Highland, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A027) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (909) 862-6454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Vista has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sierra Vista reports total nurse staffing of 2.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.5%.
Sierra Vista has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sierra Vista is a nursing home located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California, certified for 116 beds with an average of 115.8 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified since March 31, 1974. According to CMS Care Compare, the facility accepts Medicaid.
CMS assigns Sierra Vista an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Component ratings include a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.46 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Sierra Vista.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision, as this icon indicates a citation related to abuse has been recorded for this facility.
There is no indication in the data that Sierra Vista is currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, nor is there any record of an ownership change within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Vista has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS rates as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, Sierra Vista is certified as a Medicaid provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Sierra Vista reports 2.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.5% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Sierra Vista.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Sierra Vista; there is no indication in the data that it is currently part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sierra Vista is certified for 116 beds and has an average daily census of 115.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sierra Vista is operated as a For profit - Limited Liability company; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sierra Vista has been certified since March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sierra Vista scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9098626454 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9098626454 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sierra Vista's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A027?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.