BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Bear Valley Community Hospital is a skilled nursing and care facility located at 41870 Garstin Rd in Big Bear Lake, California (ZIP code 92315), within San Bernardino County. The facility operates under government ownership, specifically as a hospital district, and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 21 certified beds, it is a smaller facility by national standards. CMS assigns Bear Valley Community Hospital an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three separate domain scores. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of onsite inspections conducted by state survey agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, representing reported nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, resident mobility, and other care-related metrics. Each of these domain ratings contributes to the facility's overall standing within the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. Bear Valley Community Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual certification status. This means residents may be eligible to have care covered under either federal program, depending on individual eligibility and the type of services required. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (909) 866-6501 to confirm current payment policies, bed availability, and the scope of services provided. In terms of national context, the facility's overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars also fall above that national benchmark. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average. As a government-operated, hospital-district facility with 21 certified beds, Bear Valley Community Hospital represents a relatively small, publicly administered care option within the Big Bear Lake area of San Bernardino County, California.