AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER

Amaya Springs Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 8625 Lamar Street in Spring Valley, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates with 50 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. CMS assigns Amaya Springs Health Care Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The rating system evaluates facilities across three distinct domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional status. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest possible score, suggesting staffing levels that fall below national norms for both registered nurses and total nursing staff hours per resident per day. Each domain is weighted in the calculation of the overall composite rating. Amaya Springs Health Care Center is certified under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is eligible to receive reimbursement from these federal and state funding sources. Individuals whose care is covered by Medicare may qualify for short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to program requirements. Medicaid coverage may apply for longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (619) 461-3222 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payers, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Amaya Springs Health Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating and 5-star quality measure score are above national averages, while its 1-star staffing rating represents a significant area where performance falls short of the national norm. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. These ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated on a regular basis. They are intended to serve as one reference point among several when comparing nursing home options in the Spring Valley and greater San Diego area.