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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Bear Lake, CA

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Big Bear Lake 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Bear Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Bear Lake is about $4,007, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 138 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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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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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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
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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.
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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My sister was at Palm View Pleasant Living for almost two years and recently moved to its sister property Mountain View Pleasant Living. During that time, I was in constant communication with the staff and...
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.
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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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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:...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Big Bear Lake, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear Lake is $4,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,625 per month.

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

Big Bear Lake, CA
$4,007/mo
$3,802/mo
$4,149/mo

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

Big Bear Lake, CA
$4,007/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,188/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,007/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$6,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,329/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,285/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear Lake, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,007/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,460/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,188/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,370/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Bear Lake, CA:$4,007/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,460/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear Lake, CA:$4,188/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,370/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Bear Lake 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.

Big Bear Lake, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Bear Lake, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake, CA$5,937/mo$5,285/mo+12.3%
California$5,867/mo$5,576/mo+5.2%
National$5,590/mo$5,342/mo+4.6%
Big Bear Lake, CA
2024 average cost:$5,937/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
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 Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Bear Lake

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.

Braswell's Chateau Villa in Redlands, CA

4.7
This facility is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. The grounds and buildings are well maintained, though the building is old. The staff seems friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is relaxed, and my wife feels more at home here than she did in the previous place. There have been a ...
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Blossom Grove Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Redlands, CA

3.6
Overall, I would say Blossom Grove rates 4's on almost everything. Housekeeping can be lacking. They do loose some of their clothes and mix them with other patients. The food at times is not always that appealing Blossom Grove does call right away when there is a problem. I do feel like they ...
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Big Bear Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear Lake, 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 Lake 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 Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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