ElderGrade
B

73.5/100

Above average

Apple Valley Care Center

11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308

CMS 5/5 stars #31 of 54 in San Bernardino County (760) 240-5051
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $8,021 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

11.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.56 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,021 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.85 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.56 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Mar 12, 2026 F0675 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 21, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 18, 2025 F0919 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 9, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 17, 2024 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 17, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH, which operates 18 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BAK, ABRAHAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ESCOBAR, JAY ANNE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEHMANN, KENNETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIDDIQUI, IMRAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
11959 APPLE VALLEY ROAD, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ABAK CONSULTING LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MAYER 2005 REVOCABLE TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MGAZ CONSULTING LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BAK, ABRAHAM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ESCOBAR, JAY ANNE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Apple Valley Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Apple Valley Care Center? +

Apple Valley Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (73.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Apple Valley Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.85 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Apple Valley Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Apple Valley Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Apple Valley Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.