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Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

Nursing HomeBarstow, CACMS 555853
19 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
60

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
38.4

*CMS

California cost report

Food cost per resident day

Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.

2023 raw food costs per resident day

Not available

Filing period: to

California median $8.51 across 892 filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing figures are not available together for this filing.

2022 raw food costs per resident day

Not available

Filing period: to

California median $8.23 across 896 filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing figures are not available together for this filing.

2021 raw food costs per resident day

Not available

Filing period: to

California median $8.32 across 111 filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing figures are not available together for this filing.

*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
19

*CMS

Fire safety findings
19

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-01

*CMS

Citations

19 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0741Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0640Generalpotential for harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • Inspection4 deficiencies

    555853 05/01/2025 Veterans Home of California - Barstow 100 East Veterans Parkway Barstow, CA 92311 F 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a…

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  • InspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • InspectionFire Safety10 deficiencies
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  • Inspection6 deficiencies

    555853 06/06/2024 Veterans Home of California - Barstow 100 East Veterans Parkway Barstow, CA 92311 F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not…

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  • InspectionFire Safety7 deficiencies
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  • Inspection6 deficiencies

    555853 07/13/2023 Veterans Home of California - Barstow 100 East Veterans Parkway Barstow, CA 92311 F 0640 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and…

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Veterans Home Of California - Barstow?
Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Barstow, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555853.
What is the CMS rating for Veterans Home Of California - Barstow?
Veterans Home Of California - Barstow has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Veterans Home Of California - Barstow have?
Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is certified for 60 beds. It serves an average of 38.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Veterans Home Of California - Barstow have?
Veterans Home Of California - Barstow has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Veterans Home Of California - Barstow last inspected?
Veterans Home Of California - Barstow was last inspected on May 1, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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