Nursing home

Apple Valley Care Center

11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle4
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$8,021
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 23 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

23 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 12, 2026Quality of life and careHonor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. (F0675)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 30, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Earlier inspections (20)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Nov 18, 2025Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 1, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 19, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 15, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 7, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 7, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Jan 10, 2022Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022AdministrationHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (F0868)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0808)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 27, 2022

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $8,021 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Jan 17, 2024Fine$8,021

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day5.05California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.65California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.10California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year37.4%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average91.0
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameJess Ranch Healthcare, LLC
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceSep 26, 1991

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