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Apple Valley Care Center

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Apple Valley Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Apple Valley, CA with 99 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 22 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $8K.

11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308

Phone: 7602405051

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555476
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
93
In Hospital
No
County
San Bernardino
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.53 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.42
CNA Hours
2.66
Total Nursing Hours
4.60 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
34.0%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Apple Valley Care Center

Apple Valley Care Center operates 99 certified beds in Apple Valley, CA with approximately 93 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 22 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $8K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.53 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Apple Valley Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (22 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0919

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

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 30, 2025 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 31, 2023 Tag: 0646

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 97.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 2.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.4% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
Jan 17, 2024 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Apple Valley Care Center?
Apple Valley Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Apple Valley Care Center?
Apple Valley Care Center reports 4.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.53 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.0%.
How many beds does Apple Valley Care Center have?
Apple Valley Care Center has 99 certified beds with approximately 93 residents. The facility is located at 11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308.
Does Apple Valley Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Apple Valley Care Center has 22 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Apple Valley Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Apple Valley Care Center has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Apple Valley Care Center?
Apple Valley Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Apple Valley Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Apple Valley Care Center was on Dec 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Apple Valley Care Center?
Apple Valley Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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