The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA · Medicare-certified · 21 beds
In good standing
Government-run
4 of 5 overall
Bear Valley Community Hospital has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 7.12 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent citations included medication errors and food service standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
7.1186 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.1186.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.99
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.79
- Nurse aides
- 4.34
- Weekend nursing
- 5.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—27.9%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—1.5%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—6.3%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—1.7%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—29.8%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—20.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—1.5%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—15.7%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—8.2%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide special eating tools and the right help for residents who needed assistance with eating. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 810 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 18.5 residents on an average day (88% of 21 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.