Apple Valley Care Center
Apple Valley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555476) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (760) 240-5051 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apple Valley Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Apple Valley Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1 percent.
Apple Valley Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Apple Valley Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, certified for 99 beds and averaging 92.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since September 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 5 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the data provided.
Apple Valley Care Center is part of a chain associated with Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, which is the source of this data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Apple Valley Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a 3-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 35.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average daily population of 92.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of a chain associated with Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since September 26, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7602405051 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7602405051 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555476?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.