Best Nursing Homes in San Bernardino, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
San Bernardino
166
Facility 166
CA AVG 148
Rank #79 / 328
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
CA AVG 82.5%
Rank #88 / 289
+12%
3.56
Facility 3.56
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #236 / 289
A+ -38%-16%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #170 / 291
2.9
Facility 2.9
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #20 / 291
-154A+
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 60
Rank #181 / 354
Nicoletta Jenkins
$26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #23 / 260
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #37 / 260
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #194 / 260
55565
Arrowhead Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
San Bernardino (Wildwood Park)
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 148
Rank #275 / 328
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 82.5%
Rank #1 / 289
+21%
5.01
Facility 5.01
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #40 / 289
A -42%+19%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #37 / 291
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 291
-58-
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 60
Rank #80 / 354
Arrowhead Healthcare Center LLC
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #169 / 260
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #142 / 260
67%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #42 / 260
555896
Haven Post Acute
NH
SNF
San Bernardino (Del Rosa)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 148
Rank #162 / 328
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
CA AVG 82.5%
Rank #68 / 289
+14%
4.58
Facility 4.58
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #71 / 289
B+ -39%+8%
$55.7k
Facility $55.7k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #258 / 294
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #65 / 291
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #28 / 291
193-
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 60
Rank #153 / 354
-
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #140 / 260
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #158 / 260
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #144 / 260
56053
Del Rosa Villa Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
San Bernardino (Pacific)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 148
Rank #158 / 328
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CA AVG 82.5%
Rank #153 / 289
+7%
3.50
Facility 3.50
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #257 / 289
C- -31%-17%
$43.9k
Facility $43.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #246 / 294
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #100 / 291
3.3
Facility 3.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #42 / 291
192-
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 60
Rank #112 / 354
Ashraf Eskander
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #105 / 260
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #129 / 260
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #149 / 260
555195

Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every CA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for San Bernardino. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Waterman Canyon Post Acute

Waterman Canyon Post Acute is San Bernardino’s premier nursing center. The dedicated team of professionals approaches their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of safety and wellness– both physically and emotionally. They inspire residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Waterman Canyon is the place to experience effective care.

Waterman Canyon’s nursing and rehab experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

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Overview of Arrowhead Healthcare Center

Arrowhead Healthcare Center offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in San Bernardino, CA. Its nursing home and skilled nursing services support short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. In-house therapy gives residents access to rehabilitation services within the community rather than requiring arrangements with an outside therapy provider. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs the secured, supervised setting provided by memory care.

With 58 beds, Arrowhead Healthcare Center is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can be relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5h 1m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Haven Post Acute

Haven Post Acute, is a facility in San Bernardino, CA that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to its residents. Their quality of care is evident through the services they offer; from diabetic management and education, dementia care, pain management, and restorative nursing among others. The residents of Haven Post Acute are also provided 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dining, and medication management and administration.

In this skilled nursing facility, residents also enjoy a variety of amenities and services that helps boost their overall well being.  Weekly and monthly height and weight monitoring ensure that residents are getting enough nutrition they need, meal provisions and oral supplements are provided with consideration to their dietary needs, and exercises are regularly scheduled to improve the residents’ range of motion.

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Overview of Del Rosa Villa Post Acute

Del Rosa Villa Post Acute, located in San Bernardino, CA, is a CMS 5-star rated skilled nursing facility that offers high quality care and medical services to its residents. Their 99 bed facility provides the residents with 24/7 medical care that is personalized depending on the residents’ needs. Their services include skilled nursing care, rehabilitative care, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as nutrition services among others.

Del Rosa Villa also values the residents’ need for socialization and entertainment, providing stimulating activities that help boost their cognitive and physical functioning, and promote overall fitness. They also take care of the residents safety within the facility, through assistance with daily living activities as needed, as well as regular housekeeping and laundry, for sanitation and health security.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in San Bernardino, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in San Bernardino, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in San Bernardino, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.