Tommy Bonds
Apr 2026
Embarrassing 1 time. A girl passing out started screaming at Sheri. I guess Sheri didn't know the specific rule ans she just started screaming at her. Otherwise pleasant.
Amaya Springs Health Care Center
8625 Lamar Street4.4(43 ratings)· Spring Valley average: 4.4
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1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 50
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 50
- Inspections
- View history (52 citations)
- Care Focus
- Stroke, cardiac, and orthopedic rehab programs
- Therapy Access
- In-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Staff Diversity
- Multilingual staff from varied cultural backgrounds
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What Families Think
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Amaya Springs is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Spring Valley, CA, offering 24-hour clinical care and therapy services for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, or serious illness. Reviewers generally praise the friendly, attentive staff, though a few raise concerns about missing belongings and one strongly negative tour experience.
What reviewers praise
- Staff described as friendly and professional
- Social workers responsive to family questions
- Facility described as very clean
- Residents reported feeling happy and comfortable
What reviewers flag
- One report of missing personal belongings
- One reviewer would not recommend the facility
- One incident of staff yelling at a resident
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Amaya Springs Health Care Center is a senior living community in Spring Valley, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
About Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Amaya Springs Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Spring Valley, California, serving the East San Diego community. The center provides comprehensive clinical care for patients recovering from surgery, injury, and serious illnesses, with 24-hour nursing support beyond the scope of assisted living.
The facility offers specialized programs in stroke and neuro trauma recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, and orthopedic rehabilitation. In-house therapists work with patients to facilitate recovery, and the center features a large rehabilitation gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to individual patient needs.
Amaya Springs operates with a resident-centered approach, creating individualized care plans that address each patient's specific medical and personal needs. Professional nurses and nursing assistants collaborate with each resident's physician to ensure holistic and continuous support. The facility's diverse staff, drawn from multiple cultural backgrounds and speaking various languages, is committed to treating residents with respect and dignity.
The center is particularly equipped to support patients recovering from significant medical events such as hip and knee replacements, orthopedic surgeries, heart attacks, and strokes. The small, resident-focused environment ensures that each patient receives personalized attention throughout their recovery journey, with the goal of helping residents regain their strength and independence.
Types of Care at Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Amaya Springs Health Care Center
4.4overall · 43 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (43)
Aleyda Vazquez
Dec 2025
Some of my uncles clothes and personal stuff are missing even though the staff was very friendly and he feels happy there
Dave S
Nov 2025
I checked out the facility prior to our father being released from the hospital. After a tour of the facility, I would not recommend this facility to you or any of your loved ones. It would still be recommended for your mother-in-law if you dislike her.
Ulysses Gomez
Mar 2025
My mother recently had some medical complications and finding a good place that would take care of her was not easy. Amaya springs was where we decided on going and I couldn't be happier. The staff was friendly and quick to help. Everyone is top of things when it came to getting her what she needed to be comfortable during her stay. I highly recommend amaya to anyone looking for a skilled nursing facility
Sarah Suarez
Feb 2025
I highly recommend Amaya Springs. All the staff are very friendly, professional and polite. Is a facility where I saw people like their job. The facility is very clean. My father was recently discharged from Amaya and transferred to a memory care facility. Elisa and Liz social worker and director have been very helpful. No matter the day or the time always answering my questions and concerns even now that my Dad is at another center. They make me feel that I’m not alone and I do appreciate that A LOT! Thank you.
Government Inspection History
11 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 29, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Oct 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 25, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Dec 18, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 13, 2023
Feb 18, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Amaya Springs Health Care Center offer?
Amaya Springs Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Amaya Springs Health Care Center located?
Amaya Springs Health Care Center is located at 8625 Lamar Street in Spring Valley, California.
What do families say about Amaya Springs Health Care Center?
Amaya Springs is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Spring Valley, CA, offering 24-hour clinical care and therapy services for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, or serious illness. Reviewers generally praise the friendly, attentive staff, though a few raise concerns about missing belongings and one strongly negative tour experience.
How did Amaya Springs Health Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Amaya Springs Health Care Center had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Amaya Springs Health Care Center?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Amaya Springs Health Care Center directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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