Apple Valley Care Center
11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308 · (760) 240-5051
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Apple Valley Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 1 citation (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,021 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 18, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.March 12, 2026 · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 21, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.November 18, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 9, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 30, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 28, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 26, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.October 12, 2023 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,021January 17, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.85 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.45 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.84 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 92.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mountain View Post Acute Barstow · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Veterans Home Of California - Barstow Barstow · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF Big Bear Lake · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Trellis Chino Chino · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Meadows Ridge Care Center Colton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Apple Valley Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.