• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 99 certified beds with an average of 93.4 residents per day (94% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Dec 18, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $8,021 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 4.60 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 34.0%
• Part of the Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth chain (16 facilities)
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. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
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.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AARON MAYER DATED DECEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO ABRAHAM MAYER DATED DEC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AKIVA MAYER DATED DECEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AVIVA MAYER DATED DECEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO TALIA MAYER DATED DECEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO ZACHARY MAYER DATED DEC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| BAK, ABRAHAM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 28% | Oct 1, 2019 |
| GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 28% | Oct 10, 2019 |
| GEWIRTZ, CHONOCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 5% | Oct 1, 2019 |
| LEHMANN, KENNETH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 28% | Oct 1, 2019 |
| MAYER, HELENE | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 13% | Oct 1, 2019 |
| BAK, ABRAHAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2020 |
| ESCOBAR, JAY ANNE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 9, 2015 |
| GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2020 |
| LEHMANN, KENNETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2020 |
| SIDDIQUI, IMRAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2020 |
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