Waterman Canyon Post Acute
San Bernardino, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055565) · 166 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (909) 882-1215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waterman Canyon Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Waterman Canyon Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6%, and a CMS staffing star rating of 2. This staffing rating is notably lower than the facility's other CMS ratings.
Waterman Canyon Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Waterman Canyon Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Bernardino, California, operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 166 beds and reports an average of 153.9 residents. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waterman Canyon Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 stars and the quality measure rating is 4 stars. The staffing rating, however, is 2 stars. CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been reported. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it has not been placed in the Special Focus program.
The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1971. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measure data on CMS Care Compare directly, as this profile reflects a snapshot of the data as published by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waterman Canyon Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.6% nursing staff turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 166 beds and reports an average of 153.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not provided in the CMS data; contact the facility at 9098821215 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 9098821215 to schedule a visit and inquire directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055565?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.