BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF
41870 GARSTIN RD, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF Compares
BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF is a 21-bed government-owned nursing facility in Big Bear Lake, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.8%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 21 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.8% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (154% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the California average of 4.3% (62% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Big Bear Lake.
How is BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.8% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 21 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake sits in San Bernardino County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 250,032 (11.6%)
- Median age
- 33.6 years
- Median household income
- $65,761
- Median home value
- $348,500
Demographics for San Bernardino County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Big Bear Lake.
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