Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is a senior care community located in Barstow, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Barstow area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (760) 252-6288.

With 60 beds, Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Bernardino County average about 21 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 65% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the San Bernardino County average of roughly 90%.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in San Bernardino County average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 5.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in San Bernardino County average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 23%.

The community is located in San Bernardino County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Veterans Home Of California - Barstow. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 11, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Veterans Home Of California - Barstow offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Government - State
• Beds / units 60
• Occupancy 65%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.7
• Annual staff turnover 23%
• Last health inspection April 2026