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Valley Crest Memory Care
Operated by Valley Crest Memory Care LLC, Valley Crest Memory Care is a memory care community in Apple Valley, California, in San Bernardino County. Gabriel Aguilar serves as the administrator.
The 65-bed community has served residents for about 1 year. It is currently home to 42 residents, reflecting an occupancy rate of about 65%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 37, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.
Residents can choose between private and shared rooms. Housekeeping, linen, and rubbish services are included. Staff provide mobility assistance for residents who need extra support. Meals feature a variety of cuisines. There’s a full calendar of social activities helps residents stay engaged. Respite care is also available for families who need short-term support.
State inspections in California have generally found the community operating well daily. One inspection identified an issue with the storage of cleaning chemicals. Meanwhile, a separate complaint investigation found no evidence to support concerns about resident care. Families touring Valley Crest Memory Care may want to ask how these areas are managed today.
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About this community
Valley Crest Memory Care is legally operated by Valley Crest Memory Care LLC, and administered by Gabriel Aguilar.
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 Scorecard
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.
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (71% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 12 | This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.2 | 0.69 | This facility has 71% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 0.69).↓ 71% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 16 | This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 1 | 13 | This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has had 43% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 1 | 4 | This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer |
Places of interest near Valley Crest Memory Care
5.6 miles from city center
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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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Whispering Winds of Apple Valley | MC AL RC | Apple Valley | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,305 / 2,057 | 14 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#716 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#843 / 1,507 |
83.6%
Facility
83.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#500 / 1,452 | Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Valley Crest Memory Care | MC | Apple Valley | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,038 / 1,645 | No |
37
Facility
37
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,603 / 2,057 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,416 / 1,507 |
64.6%
Facility
64.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1,100 / 1,452 | Valley Crest Memory Care LLC | 1 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.
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%.
How long has Valley Crest Memory Care been in business?
Valley Crest Memory Care has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Valley Crest Memory Care?
No, Valley Crest Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
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 citations?
Valley Crest Memory Care has had 1 reported citation according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).





