MONTE VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER

Monte Vista Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 802 Buena Vista Street in Duarte, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 69 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance. Monte Vista Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspections of the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, also in line with the national average, and is based on clinical data covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and hospitalizations. Monte Vista Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid, the two primary federal and state insurance programs that cover skilled nursing facility services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid covers long-term care for eligible individuals who meet financial and functional criteria under California state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (626) 359-8141 to discuss specific coverage, availability, and admission requirements. When compared to national benchmarks, Monte Vista Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating and 2-star health inspection rating are below the national averages, indicating areas where the facility has received lower scores based on inspection outcomes. The staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms. The facility serves the Duarte community within the broader Los Angeles metropolitan area, where a range of skilled nursing options are available for comparison. Individuals researching skilled nursing care in this region may find it useful to review inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail on specific findings.