Apple Valley Care Center
11959 Apple Valley Rd · Apple Valley, CA · 92308 · 7602405051
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2022
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2022
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 27, 2022 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555476 · certified since September 26, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.