73.7/100
Above average
41870 Garstin Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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.
1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.
Nursing staff turnover of 63%
High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMBLIN, GARTH | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — |
| BAKER, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| BOSS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| BRINER, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| CLARKE, ELLEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| KALIHER, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| HAMBLIN, GARTH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| NORMAN, MARY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| RAYNER, EVAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
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Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P Snf holds an ElderGrade of B (73.7 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.
Residents receive an average of 6.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
Yes. 1 of the 29 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.
Yes, Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P Snf 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.