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HomeCaliforniaApple Valley Care Center

Apple Valley Care Center

11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 923087602405051Google Maps
3.9on Google(327 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,021

How Apple Valley Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.85 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.1%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.85 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Bernardino County 65+
259,927
11.9% of county
County Population
2,180,563
San Bernardino County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Apple Valley Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Apple Valley, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
92.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 26, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
San Bernardino
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0675Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0868Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0808Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,021
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 17, 2024
$8,021

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.84 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.85 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
27.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEHMANN, KENNETH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual28%Oct 1, 2019
BAK, ABRAHAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
ESCOBAR, JAY ANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 9, 2015
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
LEHMANN, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
SIDDIQUI, IMRANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
11959 APPLE VALLEY ROAD, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 26, 2013
ABAK CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 27, 2021
MAYER 2005 REVOCABLE TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
MGAZ CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 27, 2021
BAK, ABRAHAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 26, 2013
ESCOBAR, JAY ANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 8, 2025
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 26, 2013
GEWIRTZ, CHONOCHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
LEHMANN, KENNETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020
MAYER, HELENEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 26, 2013
MAYER, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 26, 2013
SIDDIQUI, IMRANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Apple Valley Care Center and nearby alternatives.

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Apple Valley Care Center
Apple Valley, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
Knolls West Post Acute LLC
Victorville, CA3.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC
Victorville, CA5.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $76,963
Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP
Victorville, CA5.3 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Mountains Community Hosp DP/SNF
Lake Arrowhead, CA14.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Hillcrest Nursing Home
San Bernardino, CA20.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center
San Bernardino, CA21.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Apple Valley Care Center
Apple Valley, CA · Current facility
—5/55/53/5$8,021
Knolls West Post Acute LLC
Victorville, CA
3.6 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC
Victorville, CA
5.1 mi2/52/54/5$76,963
Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP
Victorville, CA
5.3 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Mountains Community Hosp DP/SNF
Lake Arrowhead, CA
14.5 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Hillcrest Nursing Home
San Bernardino, CA
20.7 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center
San Bernardino, CA
21.0 mi5/55/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Apple Valley Care Center?▾
Apple Valley Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Apple Valley Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Apple Valley Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Apple Valley Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Apple Valley Care Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,021.
What are the staffing levels at Apple Valley Care Center?▾
Apple Valley Care Center provides 4.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 1.45 LPN hours, and 2.84 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.1%.
How many beds does Apple Valley Care Center have?▾
Apple Valley Care Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 92.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Apple Valley Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Apple Valley Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Apple Valley Care Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 327 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

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