Vista Knoll Specialized Care Skilled Nursing
Nursing home in Vista, CA
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
The one role we have posted here lists $38.00 an hour, so you know the number before you apply.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-07Staff reviews describe coworkers who pull together as a team and managers who work with you on flexible hours and call-offs.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-07-10Source: indeed.comIndeed's estimate for licensed vocational nurses here is $37.61 an hour, drawn from 11 reported salaries — an employee estimate, not an employer-stated rate.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-10-07Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and Schedule Flexibility
- Staff note that coworkers function as supportive team players and leadership accommodates flexible work hours and call-offs.
Sources
As of 2026-07-10Source: indeed.com- Staffing Levels and Workload
- Reviewers describe work paces swinging from quiet to hectic, with some complaints about chronic understaffing and disengaged staff on shifts.
Sources
- Compensation and Wage Growth
- Employees note that pay raises are infrequent and minimal when awarded.
Sources
As of 2025-09-02Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Management Style and Feedback
- While some reviewers praise leadership support, others report micromanagement, condescending feedback, and external hiring over in-house promotions.
Sources
As of 2026-01-01Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers describe shifts that swing from quiet to hectic, with complaints about chronic understaffing, and say raises come rarely and small.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Vista, CA
Vista sits in north San Diego County, where rolling hills meet a growing craft brewery scene and agricultural roots still show in roadside avocado stands. Near the San Luis Rey River Trail, the city balances rural charm with suburban growth. For nurses, it's a quieter alternative to coastal San Diego with easy inland access.
Browse roles in Vista- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,249/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $94,975/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Vista Knoll Specialized Care Skilled Nursing hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Vista Knoll Specialized Care Skilled Nursing, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Vista Knoll Specialized Care Skilled Nursing
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - NOC SHIFT
Vista, CA
$22–$27/hr
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- 4-2 rotation, NOC Shift
- LVN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Vista-Knoll-Specialized-Care-Skilled-Nursing/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-10
- indeed.com/cmp/Vista-Knoll-Specialized-Care-Skilled-Nursing/salaries/Registered-Nurse
The short version · as of 2026-10-07
- indeed.com/cmp/Vista-Knoll-Specialized-Care-Skilled-Nursing
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-02-12
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