BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
41870 GARSTIN RD, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315 · CCN 555468
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 21
- Avg residents/day
- 18.9
- Phone
- 9098666501
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-08 | 13 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-19 | 9 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -8.4 better |
| 3 | 2023-02-16 | 8 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -9.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 7.02 | 63.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.92 | 57.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 8.03 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (30)1 actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-07-07 · Health · corrected 2025-07-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Actual harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-02-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1988-01-19 |
| BAKER, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-12-01 |
| BOSS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-12-01 |
| BRINER, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-03-01 |
| CLARKE, ELLEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-09-01 |
| KALIHER, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-12-01 |
| HAMBLIN, GARTH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-07-01 |
| NORMAN, MARY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2004-03-23 |
| RAYNER, EVAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-11-15 |
| HAMBLIN, GARTH | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2015-07-01 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.