Bear Valley Community Hospital
Nursing Home Facility
41870 Garstin Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Bear Valley Community Hospital is a senior care community located in Big Bear Lake, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Big Bear Lake area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (909) 866-6501.
Bear Valley Community Hospital is licensed for 21 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in San Bernardino County average about 21 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in San Bernardino County average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 63%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in San Bernardino County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Bear Valley Community Hospital. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Bear Valley Community Hospital offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 21
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.6
- Annual staff turnover 63%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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