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Waterman Canyon Post Acute
1850 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404
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.
Certified for 166 beds, Waterman Canyon Post Acute serves San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1971.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 21, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.7 per 100 beds, fewer 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.6%.
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 | 41 | 27 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.7 | 34.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.6% | 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: 21 Mar 2025, 9 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: D ×31 E ×7 F ×1 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 13 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | 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 | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
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 40.6%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 24.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.5% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Watermanidence Opco Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Waterman Canyon Post Acute been cited for?
41 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 Waterman Canyon Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waterman Canyon Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waterman Canyon Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waterman Canyon Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Mar 2025.
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.