Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Spring Valley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056062) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 461-3222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Amaya Springs Health Care Center reports 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of just 1 star. Nursing turnover percentage was not reported in this data.
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Amaya Springs Health Care Center is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, with an average daily census of 46.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1974, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Amaya Springs holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its quality measure rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is notably low at 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.29 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at just 0.45 hours per resident per day.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Amaya Springs is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual overall rating. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should note the discrepancy between the facility's individual quality and inspection scores and its low staffing rating, as well as the chain's lower average performance across its other facilities. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, with only 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, resulting in a CMS staffing rating of 1 star; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Amaya Springs Health Care Center has 50 certified beds and an average of 46.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Amaya Springs scores 3, 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 6194613222 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194613222 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Amaya Springs Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056062?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.