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HomeCaliforniaAmaya Springs Health Care Center

Amaya Springs Health Care Center

8625 Lamar Street, Spring Valley, CA 919776194613222WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(38 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
50
certified

How Amaya Springs Health Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
1/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.29 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.45 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 13, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 29, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Amaya Springs Health Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spring Valley, California with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
46.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0741Potential for Harm

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jun 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.48 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.29 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.81 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KATZ HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Nov 10, 2006
PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization80%Nov 10, 2006
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 10, 2006
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2006
BRUCE, TREVOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 29, 2023
JALIL, ANMAROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 27, 2021
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 10, 2006
ERETZ BE PROPERTIES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 4, 2008
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 6, 2025
BRUCE, TREVORADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 29, 2023
JALIL, ANMARADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 27, 2021
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 10, 2006

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Amaya Springs Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Spring Valley, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center
Lemon Grove, CA4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Brighton Place Spring Valley
Spring Valley, CA1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Bella Vista Health Center
Lemon Grove, CA1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
La Mesa Healthcare Center
La Mesa, CA1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Community Care Center
La Mesa, CA2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Spring Valley, CA2.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Spring Valley, CA · Current facility
—4/55/51/5None recorded
Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center
Lemon Grove, CA
4,224 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
Brighton Place Spring Valley
Spring Valley, CA
1.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Bella Vista Health Center
Lemon Grove, CA
1.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
La Mesa Healthcare Center
La Mesa, CA
1.8 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Community Care Center
La Mesa, CA
2.1 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Spring Valley, CA
2.5 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Amaya Springs Health Care Center?▾
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Amaya Springs Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Amaya Springs Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Amaya Springs Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Amaya Springs Health Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Amaya Springs Health Care Center?▾
Amaya Springs Health Care Center provides 4.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 1.36 LPN hours, and 2.48 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Amaya Springs Health Care Center have?▾
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 46.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Amaya Springs Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Spring Valley. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Amaya Springs Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Amaya Springs Health Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings

This chain operates 15 facilities. View all →