Hemet Valley Healthcare Center is a medium-sized skilled nursing facility located in Hemet, California, operating under for-profit, corporate ownership. With a capacity of 113 beds, it is designed to provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, serving a diverse group of residents who require varying levels of support. The center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, allowing it to accept residents covered by these programs for qualifying services. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community, so it focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation rather than offering an entire continuum of retirement living options.
The care home is recognized for providing average quality in short-term rehabilitation, which is an important metric for patients recovering from hospital stays, strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries. Approximately 59.2% of the residents were able to return home after their care, indicating a moderate level of success in helping residents regain their independence. The staff provides an average of just over three hours of nursing care per resident per day, illustrating the center’s commitment to staffing standards required for skilled nursing facilities. Patients can expect attention to both their daily health needs and rehabilitation goals during their stay.
Hemet Valley Healthcare Center has met basic regulatory standards in areas such as nurse staffing, safety, fire protection, and infection control, as verified by regular inspections from government agencies. Some recent inspection findings include specific infractions such as not reporting suspected abuse or neglect in a timely manner, issues with treatment or care according to residents’ preferences and goals, improper storage of drugs and biologicals, and challenges in providing a nourishing and well-balanced diet that meets daily nutritional needs. Other noted concerns have involved food sourcing, preparation, sanitation practices, infection prevention, and disposal of garbage and refuse. Each of these concerns was addressed in accordance with issued timelines and has since been resolved, as indicated by follow-up inspections.
The center provides daily meals and nutrition plans designed to cater to both the general and special dietary needs of residents, consistent with best practices for skilled nursing facilities. Safety in food preparation, storage, and distribution is a priority, with regulatory oversight ensuring the highest standards are met. Hemet Valley Healthcare Center has also been held accountable for upholding residents' rights and preferences regarding participation in treatments and advance directives, offering an environment where individual care preferences and dignity are respected.
While the facility has faced several citations and fines in recent years, totaling just over ten thousand dollars across five fines, it continues to strive toward improvement in care and compliance. Hemet Valley Healthcare Center’s focus on rehabilitation, medical care, and resident rights makes it a key provider for those in need of skilled nursing in the Hemet region. Residents and families seeking information about costs, coverage, and the scope of services are encouraged to confirm details directly with the center prior to admission, ensuring that the chosen care environment aligns with their unique health needs and financial circumstances.