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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 62% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Families considering Brighton Place Spring Valley will find a facility praised for its compassionate nursing staff and highly effective physical therapy and wound care teams. However, potential residents should be aware of significant concerns regarding billing transparency, inconsistent communication from the front desk, and the critical need for family advocacy to ensure therapy schedules are maintained.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My brother is currently at Brighton, receiving daily wound care treatment for post cancer and reconstruction surgery. We both believe he is receiving excellent care from all on the staff, including nurses, wound care specialists, CNA's, nutritionist and physical therapists.”
“I’m giving it 5 stars because of Cherry, Jesse and Jovie. My mom was at Brighton Place recovering and they treated her like family. They are the reason my mom got better and was discharged. But there are huge issues if you don’t have family to advocate for you.”
“Very unprofessional from the billing department, and they still have the nerve to send the bill to the patient even the the state of CA 2023 stated that all bills from any facility shall disclose all cost upfront to the patient”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Brighton Place Spring Valley shows significant concerns with 62 deficiencies across 13 surveys, including 13 complaint-triggered issues where families filed reports. Recurring problems include care planning failures, medication management errors, and fire safety violations spanning multiple years. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent pattern of complaints about basic care standards and safety suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Brighton Place Spring Valley
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Pacific Healthcare Holdings
15 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 4 of 15
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Katz Healthcare Investment Partnership
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Pacific Healthcare Holdings, INC.
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