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Valley Healthcare Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and hardworking therapy and nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1680 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404109 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 72 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers excellent social engagement and a therapy team that many families find highly effective for rehabilitation. However, you must be vigilant about hygiene and medication accuracy, as multiple families have reported serious instances of neglect and errors in care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

72 reviews on Google
Families considering Valley Healthcare Center will find a facility with a highly dedicated and friendly nursing and therapy staff, often praised for their compassion during rehabilitation. However, there are serious, recurring reports of neglect regarding hygiene, medication errors, and inadequate staffing levels during certain shifts. While many residents enjoy the social activities and patio events, the facility faces significant criticism regarding cleanliness and responsiveness to patient needs.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff6.0Clean3.0Activities9.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and hardworking therapy and nursing staff
  • Engaging social activities and community events
  • Clean and inviting environment in certain wings
  • Effective rehabilitation and physical therapy programs

Concerns

  • Inadequate hygiene and neglect (soiled patients) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors and delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages and slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unpleasant odors (urine/feces) in the facility (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'15(5)'17(10)'19(1)'21(4)'23(14)'25(5)'26(5)

Distribution · 76 analyzed

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40
4
7
3
0
2
3
1
26

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about your therapy and rehab programs; how do you tailor those sessions to meet an individual's specific recovery goals?
  • 2With the recent focus on improving facility standards, what specific steps is the team taking to ensure consistent cleanliness and a fresh environment in all wings?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure there are no delays or errors in administration?
  • 4What is the process for communicating important health updates or changes in condition to family members?
  • 5Could you tell me more about the social calendar and how you keep residents engaged with community events?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate physician or specialized care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff was excellent. They took care of all our families need in a timely manner. Made my father very confortable.

Rehab patient's family · 2017★★★★★

The facility is incredibly clean, and all of the nurses are very friendly. The housekeeping completes any cleaning jobs in a timely manner.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

My father was transferred here the late night of February 20th 2024, on tbe 21st we showed up at 9am visiting hour's. He was here less than nine hours, when we walked in his three week old colostomy bag had NOT been emptied at all

Rehab patient's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 72 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
San bernardino
17.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
San bernardino
10.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
San bernardino
11.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Better than Avg
Here
5.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
San bernardino
10.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.4%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
San bernardino
8.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
San bernardino
8.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
San bernardino
94.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
San bernardino
97.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
San bernardino
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (15.4)
8 complaint-triggered
$37,151 in fines

Valley Healthcare Center shows concerning patterns with families filing formal complaints about care quality in recent years, particularly regarding wound care and treatment issues. The facility has recurring problems in three main areas: nutrition and food safety, infection control, and care planning. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar issues across multiple surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly during visits.

Apr 2, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Mar 7, 2025Routine
14
0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

0825Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Nov 25, 2024Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Aug 28, 2024Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jan 31, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Nov 15, 2023Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 7, 2025

$37,151

Payment Denial

Mar 7, 2025

17-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Valley Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Progressive Health Care Centers

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 4 of 5 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Cotton Family Revocable Trust

Owner · Organization

13%

Helen Louise Larson Revocable Trust

Owner · Organization

6%

The Larson Family Trust of 2010

Owner · Organization

6%

Armstrong, John

Owner

11%

Armstrong, Laura

Owner

11%

Goings, Gregory

Owner

16%

Goings, Patricia

Owner

16%

Goings, Verna

Owner

16%

Key personnel

Steege, BradleyW-2 Managing EmployeeGoings, GregoryOfficer / DirectorKilian, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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