BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Bear Valley Community Hospital. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
41870 GARSTIN RD
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315
(909) 866-6501

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

100%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 21
  • Certified Beds: 21

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - Hospital District
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Bear Valley Community Hospital

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours3 Hours and 54 Minutes48 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 22 Minutes35 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 21 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours5 Hours and 15 Minutes1 Hour and 23 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours5 Hours and 15 Minutes3 Hours and 44 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%86%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious7%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased-11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder-5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair2%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight2%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder65%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection5%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse4%10%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 10/07/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Get Rid of Garbage Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/29/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/02/2008
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/29/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/29/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2010

Resident Assessment

Make Sure That a Doctor Approves a Resident's Admission in Writing and That Each Resident Has a Doctor.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/29/2009

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Bear Valley Community Hospital had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 10/12/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011
Back-Up Procedures in Place for a Faulty Automatic Sprinkler System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008
A Two-Hour-Resistant Firewall in Common Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011
An Approved Back-Up Procedure for a Faulty Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011