AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER
8625 LAMAR STREET, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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How AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Spring Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the California average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Spring Valley, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the California average of 12.1% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the California average of 4.3% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.8% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Spring Valley.
How is AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Spring Valley?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Spring Valley
Spring Valley sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Spring Valley.
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