Amaya Springs Health Care Center

Name: Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Address: 8625 LAMAR STREET, Spring Valley, CA, 91977, US
Telephone: 6194613222

8625 Lamar Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 · San Diego County · 50 certified beds · avg 47 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1974

Part of chain: PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (15 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.32

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (33)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
Jun 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
Jan 29, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have enough staff with the right skills to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of its residents, such as those living with dementia or depression.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Apr 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Oct 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program.
Jun 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving. · from a complaint
Apr 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Dec 18, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
Feb 18, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	When a resident had a planned discharge, the facility did not make sure the necessary information was communicated to the resident and to the doctors or facility taking over their care.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 18, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have firmly secured handrails on both sides of its hallways.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	13	E
2023	2	D
2024	9	D
2025	2	D
2026	7	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.32	4.31	3.95	bottom 5% in California; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.35	0.61	0.69	bottom 20% in California; bottom 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.95	3.90	3.50	bottom 3% in California; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.36	0.51	0.48	bottom 47% in California; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	36.7	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	38.1	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.29, RN 0.45, weekend 3.81. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Katz Healthcare Investment Partnership	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	5%	11/10/2006
Pacific Healthcare Holdings, INC.	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	80%	11/10/2006
Bruce, Trevor	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/29/2023
Bruce, Trevor	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/29/2023
Eretz Be Properties LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/04/2008
Jalil, Anmar	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/27/2021
Jalil, Anmar	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/27/2021
Rechnitz, Shlomo	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/10/2006
Rechnitz, Shlomo	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/10/2006
Rechnitz, Shlomo	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/10/2006
Rockport Administrative Services, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2006
Rockport Administrative Services, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/06/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"What training does your staff have in dementia and behavioral health, and how many residents with these needs do you serve?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 056062.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Amaya Springs Health Care Center

8625 Lamar Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 · 6194613222

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "What training does your staff have in dementia and behavioral health, and how many residents with these needs do you serve?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 056062 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)