About VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - BARSTOW

VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - BARSTOW is a nursing home in BARSTOW, California. Its capacity is 60 beds, below the San Bernardino County median of 92 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 12 citations, the most recent on April 23, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.39 hours per resident per day. The Department of Veterans Affairs lists it as a veterans long-term care setting. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in BARSTOW. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

5.0

Staffing

5.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (12)

Records from June 2024 to April 2026.

April 23, 2026
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0761
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0757
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0755
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0605
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
January 8, 2025
Tag F0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0921
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0584
Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0761
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0842
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

5.39 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 5.48 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

government-state

Parent company: Veterans Home of California Barstow

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

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