Barstow, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Barstow's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,680–$16,050/mo
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Waterman Canyon Post Acute
1850 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404 · San Bernardino County
Waterman Canyon Post-Acute is a 166-bed Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in San Bernardino, California.
70
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (159 of 166 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Bernardino
Waterman Canyon Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Bernardino, CA, with 166 certified beds and an average of about 159 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.23 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.81 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in San Bernardino for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 166
- Avg. residents/day
- 159
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055565
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,680–$16,050/mo (median $12,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Riverside prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.81
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.23
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
2025-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2025-05-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-03-21Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-03-21Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
2025-03-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
2025-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-04-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1850 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Waterman Canyon Post Acute cost?
Waterman Canyon Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Bernardino, CA area typically runs $10,680–$16,050 per month (median $12,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Waterman Canyon Post Acute's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Waterman Canyon Post Acute 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Waterman Canyon Post Acute?
Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Waterman Canyon Post Acute?
Waterman Canyon Post Acute has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Waterman Canyon Post Acute have availability?
Typically 95% full (159 of 166 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Waterman Canyon Post Acute offer?
Waterman Canyon Post Acute in San Bernardino, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 166 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Riverside.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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