Vista Hills Health Care Center
El Paso, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455493) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,465 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (915) 593-1131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vista Hills Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Vista Hills Health Care Center reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is high at 95.8% annually.
Vista Hills Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,465.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Vista Hills Health Care Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in El Paso, Texas, with an average daily census of 83.5 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on December 5, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vista Hills holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.44 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at just 0.30 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 95.8% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $40,465.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for Vista Hills Health Care Center.
The facility is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility within the last 12 months.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, staffing details, and penalty history before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting cycle available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vista Hills Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Vista Hills Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with RN time at 0.30 hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 95.8%, and the CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,465.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Vista Hills Health Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 83.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Vista Hills Health Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 5, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Vista Hills scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9155931131 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9155931131 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455493?state=TX.
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.