Sierra Vista
Nursing Home Facility
3455 East Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346
Sierra Vista is a senior care community located in Highland, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Highland area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (909) 862-6454.
With 116 beds, Sierra Vista is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Highland average about 21 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 100% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 15 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Highland average about 3.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.
The community is located in San Bernardino County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at Sierra Vista. None of them caused harm to a resident. 9 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Sierra Vista offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 116
- Occupancy 100%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.5
- Annual staff turnover 30%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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