Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 100 East Veterans Parkway in Barstow, California (San Bernardino County), ZIP code 92311. The facility operates 60 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a state-operated veterans home, it serves eligible veterans residing in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance tier. Veterans Home Of California - Barstow holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5. This overall rating is supported by individual component ratings across three measured domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility received a 5-star rating in all three categories. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted over a defined period. The staffing rating is based on registered nurse and total staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical outcome indicators reported for the resident population. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. Veterans Home Of California - Barstow's overall rating of 5 stars places it above the national average across all measured domains. Each individual component rating of 5 stars also exceeds the national average benchmark, indicating that the facility's performance in health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures falls in the highest tier relative to facilities nationwide. Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. As a state government-operated facility serving veterans, prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (760) 252-6288 to obtain information regarding eligibility requirements, admissions criteria, and accepted payment arrangements. Eligibility for residence at a California veterans home is governed by state and federal veterans benefit guidelines, and not all individuals may qualify for admission based solely on Medicare or Medicaid status. In the context of the broader national skilled nursing facility landscape, Veterans Home Of California - Barstow's CMS ratings reflect above-average performance across all evaluated categories. The facility's 60-bed capacity positions it as a smaller facility, which can influence staffing ratios and operational characteristics. The data presented here is sourced from CMS public reporting and is intended to provide a factual reference for individuals researching skilled nursing facility options in the Barstow, California area.