Hemet Valley Healthcare Center
371 North Weston Pl · Hemet, CA · 92543 · 9517661199
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $51,489 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$51,489 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $55,370 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 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.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2022
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $51,489 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555623 · certified since February 24, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.