Apple Valley Care Center

Apple Valley Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 11959 Apple Valley Rd in Apple Valley, California (ZIP 92308), within San Bernardino County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Apple Valley Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance in state and federal inspection findings. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are in line with the national average. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators reported to CMS. As a dually certified Medicare and Medicaid facility, Apple Valley Care Center is able to serve residents who rely on either federal insurance program for coverage of skilled nursing or long-term care services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to qualifying low-income residents and is administered at the state level through California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are generally directed to contact the facility directly or consult with their insurance provider or a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Apple Valley Care Center performs above average in overall CMS rating, health inspections, and quality measures. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars. The 5-star overall rating and 5-star health inspection rating indicate that the facility scores in the higher range of CMS assessments in those categories. The 3-star staffing rating corresponds to a level that aligns with national norms rather than standing above them. The 4-star quality measure rating places the facility above the national midpoint for clinical quality reporting. These ratings are based on data submitted to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection and reporting cycles are completed.