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Amaya Springs Health Care Center

8625 Lamar Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 · (619) 461-3222 · 50 certified beds

Overall★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacific Healthcare Holdings, a group operating 15 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $722,070 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 4.29 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.81.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 33 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-06-22Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-20
2026-06-22Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-20
2026-01-29Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-29Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-29Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-29Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-29Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-25
2025-04-15Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-15
2025-01-28Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-02-28
2024-10-21Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-13Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-13Notify 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-13Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-13Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-13Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-13Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. DHealthcorrected 2024-10-13
2024-06-18Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-25
2024-04-05Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-05-03
2023-12-18Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-12-26
2023-08-22Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-09-13

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
KATZ HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization5%since 11/10/2006
PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, INC.5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization80%since 11/10/2006
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/10/2006
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2006
BRUCE, TREVOROperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/29/2023
JALIL, ANMAROperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/27/2021
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/10/2006

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Amaya Springs Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 056062), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/amaya-springs-health-care-center-spring-valley-ca/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056062. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.