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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Bear City, CA

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Big Bear City is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Bear City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Bear City is about $3,342, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 186 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Big Bear City, CA

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Photo of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
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My experience with A Place For Mom was exceptional. My contact was [name removed] and I felt like she was with me every step of the way. Brightwater is like walking into a nice hotel. The staff is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland Brightwater Senior Living of Highland is a luxurious and lovely assisted living community located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Our extensive campus and beautiful courtyard of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are further enhanced thanks...
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The staff is very helpful and good with my mother. The facility seems very nice! I would for sure recommend this facility to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wildwood Canyon Villa is the valley's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Offering a panoramic view of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Wildwood Canyon Villa vision is to provide distinctive living for older adults who value independence, yet also welcome the individualized...
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The staff have not been responsive to my requests and concerns to the point where I had to reach out to your staff to help me. I have sent multiple emails with no response. Also, I am not confident my dad is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lakes at Banning is more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of apartment homes, amenities, services and activities that celebrate our residents independence and honor their life experiences. Our mission is to make life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible -...
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28 reviews
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A few things I like most about the community is the friendly, homey atmosphere. Grounds are well kept. I would recommend Rose Garden to other families who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Some people may be curious to know that they have a top quality senior living care provider right in the city of Mentone. Bay Area residents may need to know where they can entrust the care of their elderly relatives. The Rose Garden Residential Care will provide everything that they need and...
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8.0
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They're care was good when [name removed] was watching my father. They really did try their hardest with him. When [name removed] was not there to care for him, the other staff was very accommodating and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden Care Living at Golden Meadows and Golden View are both located in Banning, California.  Our communities are nestled in the beautiful hills of Banning.  Our single story resident homes include large spacious private and semi-private rooms, some with it's own exit to a fully...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Santa Fe Assisted Living is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities...
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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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Facility is small with 23 residents. They keep it clean. Workers (4 of them) are Philapinos who speak fair English and work very, very hard to care for their patients. My monthly price is [fee removed] per...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden View Guest Home is located in beautiful Banning, California. Golden View Guest Home is staffed with wonderful care givers, who strive to provide residents with compassionate assistance, as well as encourage independence and individuality. Services offered at Golden View Guest Home include...
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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Braswell's Hampton Manor is the newest skilled nursing facility in the Inland Empire. This beautiful 99 bed facility is decorated in Cape Cod style and offers 24 hour skilled nursing care in a lovely, supportive atmosphere. Hampton Manor specializes in full rehabilitiation services, including:...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Family owned and operated, located in Banning, California with over 13 years of experience in the industry. 22 bed facility with private and semi private rooms with 24 hour quality care that serves the elderly.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yucca Valley is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities in all of San...

Cost of nursing homes in Big Bear City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear City is $3,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,625 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Big Bear City, CA
$3,342/mo
$3,802/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Big Bear City, CA
$3,342/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. other senior living options

$3,578/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,342/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Bear City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,963/mo
Studio
$5,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,329/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,285/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Bear City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,342/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,513/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,578/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,249/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Bear City, CA:$3,342/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear City, CA:$3,513/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear City, CA:$3,578/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear City, CA:$3,249/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Bear City, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Bear City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Big Bear City, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Bear City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Bear City, CA$5,912/mo$5,285/mo+11.9%
California$5,867/mo$5,576/mo+5.2%
National$5,590/mo$5,342/mo+4.6%
Big Bear City, CA
2024 average cost:$5,912/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,867/mo
2023 average cost:$5,576/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$5,342/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Big Bear City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Bear City

Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA

5.0
They are the best. They take excellent care of my loved one and compared to previous experiences they are great. I have already told people about this community and I say that it is great. I don't have to worry about my loved one I know that he is in good hands and well taken care of.

Wildwood Canyon Villa in Yucaipa, CA

5.0
Wildwood canyon was like family to us. I enjoyed using them for respite care. They are very professional and treat you like family. We miss going there. My husband is in assisted living closer to home. The facility was nice and clean al the time

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

5.0
Very caring staff. My father passed away [date removed]. But while he was there he had the best of care under the circumstances.

Big Bear City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Big Bear City nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Big Bear City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bear City nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Bear City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bear City nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Bear City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bear City nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Bear City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear City nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Big Bear City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bear City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Brightwater Senior Living of Highland, Wildwood Canyon Villa and The Lakes Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Bear City, California. See full list of communities.
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