Overview of Valley Crest Memory Care

Located in Apple Valley, California, Valley Crest Memory Care offers not only a personalized approach to memory care but also an extraordinary environment. The community boasts a range of living options, from private sanctuaries to shared spaces, each meticulously designed for comfort and tranquility. Cleanliness is paramount, with seamless housekeeping, trash, and linen services ensuring residents experience a home that radiates care and attention.
Beyond the physical comforts, Valley Crest Memory Care is a supportive community where residents find assistance tailored to their mobility needs, fostering a sense of security and well-being. The culinary experiences are delightful, offering a variety of flavorful meals. Moreover, the community buzzes with social activities, creating a vibrant atmosphere where residents can connect and thrive. The team also provides respite care, offering families peace of mind and ensuring a nurturing environment for their loved ones.

Bed community size
65-bed community Rank #1044 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1044th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1391 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1391st out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #1605 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1605th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #1127 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1127th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
42 / 65
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 24, 2025
CountySan Bernardino

Ownership & Operating Entity

Valley Crest Memory Care is legally operated by Valley Crest Memory Care Llc, and administered by Gabriel Aguilar.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #242 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 10 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection April 2, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 110 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2024. 0.55 This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 90% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 5, 2026 unannounced visit found no deficiencies and confirmed health and safety compliance after reviewing resident records and interviewing the administrator.
  • January 14, 2026 annual inspection cited one immediate risk Type A deficiency for unlocked chemicals accessible to residents.
  • April 1, 2025 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated after finding staff followed special diets and no evidence supported medication restraint allegations.

Places of interest near Valley Crest Memory Care

Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Apple Valley's city center to Valley Crest Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley
MC
AL
Apple Valley (Apple Valley Road)
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 103
Rank #608 / 1657
Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 57
Rank #1305 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
4
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
83.6%
Facility 83.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #419 / 1368
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC; Psl Associates LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Valley Crest Memory Care
MC
Apple Valley
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 103
Rank #1044 / 1657
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1605 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
1
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1014 / 1368
Valley Crest Memory Care LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Valley Crest Memory Care is located in Apple Valley, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Crest Memory Care

Is Valley Crest Memory Care in a walkable area?

Valley Crest Memory Care has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Valley Crest Memory Care?

Valley Crest Memory Care's occupancy is 65%.

Who is the administrator of Valley Crest Memory Care?

Gabriel Aguilar is the administrator of Valley Crest Memory Care.

How many beds does Valley Crest Memory Care have?

Valley Crest Memory Care has 65 beds.

Has Valley Crest Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Valley Crest Memory Care has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Valley Crest Memory Care?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Valley Crest Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Valley Crest Memory Care?

Valley Crest Memory Care is located at 18524 Corwin Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307.

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