C74

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Grade C 74/100 composite score

Government - Hospital district

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

21

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

41870 GARSTIN RD, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315
9098666501

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.05h
LPN
2.12h
CNA
4.86h
Total
8.03h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1988

BAKER, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2020

BOSS, PETER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2018

BRINER, JOHN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2021

CLARKE, ELLEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2021

KALIHER, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2020

HAMBLIN, GARTH

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2015

NORMAN, MARY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2004

RAYNER, EVAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2021

HAMBLIN, GARTH

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2015

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (32)

July 7, 2025Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 16, 2025
May 8, 2025Health12 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0552DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0638DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0804FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0810EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
March 19, 2024Health9 deficiencies
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
0887DMinimal harm, Isolated

Educate 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.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2024
June 2, 2023Health1 deficiency
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 20, 2023
February 16, 2023Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0760GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2023
January 26, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 14, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in BIG BEAR LAKE, California has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 73.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL have?

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL has 32 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL have?

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL has 21 certified beds with approximately 18 current residents (86% occupancy). The facility is located at 41870 GARSTIN RD, BIG BEAR LAKE, California 92315. It is a government - hospital district facility.

Data Disclaimer

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