Worth Considering
7
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in San Bernardino, California
7 of 11 nursing homes in San Bernardino (64%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
7 recommended · 1 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
4.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,063
across 11 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
1 Grade F
$136,818 in combined fines
Zero Fines
8
/11
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 7?
The nursing home market in San Bernardino, California, is strong, with 11 facilities and 64% recommended. Families should note that while the top facility, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO DP SNF, boasts a 5-star rating, three facilities have a total of $136,818 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO DP SNF (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, Community Hospital of San Bernardino DP SNF prioritizes community-focused care, ensuring a supportive environment with a Trust Score of 90/100 across its 88 beds.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 COMMUNITY CONVALESCENT CENTER OF SAN BERNARDINO (88) — Community Convalescent Center of San Bernardino boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. This non-profit facility, with zero fines and 84 beds, focuses on compassionate care, making it a highly recommended choice for residents.
- 3 ARROWHEAD HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC (83) — Arrowhead Healthcare Center stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100. Despite being for-profit, it maintains a commitment to quality care, operating with zero fines across its 58 beds.
- 4 ARROWHEAD SPRINGS HEALTHCARE (80) — With a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, Arrowhead Springs Healthcare offers reliable care in a for-profit setting. The facility, housing 119 beds, has maintained zero federal fines, reflecting its commitment to resident well-being.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 5 SHANDIN HILLS BEHAVIOR THERAPY CENTER (75) — Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center provides specialized care with a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. Operating with zero fines, this for-profit facility focuses on behavioral health, making it a unique option for residents.
- 6 HILLCREST NURSING HOME (75) — Hillcrest Nursing Home features a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. This for-profit facility, with zero fines across its 59 beds, is dedicated to delivering quality care, ensuring residents receive the support they need.
- 7 WATERMAN CANYON POST ACUTE (70) — Waterman Canyon Post Acute offers a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With a larger capacity of 166 beds, this for-profit facility has maintained zero fines, providing a stable environment for rehabilitation and recovery.
The other 4 San Bernardino facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $136K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, Community Hospital of San Bernardino DP SNF prioritizes community-focused care, ensuring a supportive environment with a Trust Score of 90/100 across its 88 beds.
Community Convalescent Center of San Bernardino boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. This non-profit facility, with zero fines and 84 beds, focuses on compassionate care, making it a highly recommended choice for residents.
Arrowhead Healthcare Center stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100. Despite being for-profit, it maintains a commitment to quality care, operating with zero fines across its 58 beds.
With a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, Arrowhead Springs Healthcare offers reliable care in a for-profit setting. The facility, housing 119 beds, has maintained zero federal fines, reflecting its commitment to resident well-being.
Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center provides specialized care with a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. Operating with zero fines, this for-profit facility focuses on behavioral health, making it a unique option for residents.
Hillcrest Nursing Home features a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. This for-profit facility, with zero fines across its 59 beds, is dedicated to delivering quality care, ensuring residents receive the support they need.
Waterman Canyon Post Acute offers a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With a larger capacity of 166 beds, this for-profit facility has maintained zero fines, providing a stable environment for rehabilitation and recovery.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | San Bernardino Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $136,818
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions San Bernardino Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
San Bernardino's city average is 4.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 11 San Bernardino facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; San Bernardino avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
San Bernardino facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in San Bernardino, CA are recommended?
7 of 11 nursing homes in San Bernardino (64%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in San Bernardino "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in San Bernardino?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.