THE SPRINGS POST-ACUTE (NORWALK, CA) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating despite 5-star quality measures and 3-star staffing. It reports 4.88 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has $66,866 in fines in the last 24 months, and is flagged for a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: January 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $66,866recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8786.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
1.82
Nurse aides
2.50
Weekend nursing
4.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0.7%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
4%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.1%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.6%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.9%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
86.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $66,866 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $66,866 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 2, 2025
5 days
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2025
$66,866
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 31 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
87.9 residents on an average day (89% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 55 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.