Bear Valley Community Hospital in Big Bear Lake, CA
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About Bear Valley Community Hospital
Bear Valley Community Hospital is a critical access hospital in Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 9 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Mountains Community Hospital, about 16 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend85%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1088%
- Completed surveys33
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
34.24607, -116.88908
Nearby hospitals
- Mountains Community Hospital29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA · Emergency roomCritical access hospital16 mi
- Patton State Hospital3102 East Highland Avenue, Patton, CAHospital20 mi
- San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital600 North Highland Springs Avenue, Banning, CA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital22 mi
- Redlands Community Hospital350 Terracina Blvd, Redlands, CA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital23 mi
- Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital26780 Barton Road, Redlands, CAHospital23 mi
- St Bernardine Medical Center2101 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital24 mi
- Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital1720 Mountain View Avenue, Loma Linda, CARehabilitation hospital24 mi
- Loma Linda VA Medical Center11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA · Emergency roomVA medical center25 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bear Valley Community Hospital located?
Bear Valley Community Hospital is at 41870 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 in San Bernardino County.
Does Bear Valley Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Bear Valley Community Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 139 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Bear Valley Community Hospital?
Bear Valley Community Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Bear Valley Community Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Bear Valley Community Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the California trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Bear Valley Community Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (909) 866-6501.
Would patients recommend Bear Valley Community Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (33 completed surveys), 85% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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