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Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF
41870 Garstin Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Big Bear Lake, California, certified for 21 beds and caring for about 20 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 13, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 123.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 63.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Bernardino Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 27 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 123.8 | 34.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.0% | 42.0% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (55 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Jun 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: D ×22 E ×1 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.0%, RNs 75.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.8% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Bear Valley Community Health Care District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Community Health Care District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/1988 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Bernardino County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Care Center | Apple Valley | 99 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 23.2 | $8K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Citrus Nursing Center | Fontana | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 22.2 | $7K | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Community Convalescent Center of San Bernardino | San Bernardino | 84 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14.3 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair | Montclair | 140 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 13.6 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Grand Terrace Health Care Center | Grand Terrace | 59 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 45.8 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Heritage Park Nursing Center | Upland | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 30.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Hillcrest Nursing Home | San Bernardino | 59 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 33.9 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Montclair Manor Care Center | Montclair | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 45.8 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
All 55 facilities in San Bernardino County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bear Valley Community Health Care District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.