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Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

Veterans Home Of California - Barstow is an assisted living community in Barstow, CA.

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Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

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  • Interior

    Elderly residents and staff in a nursing home hallway.

  • Outdoors

    A group of seniors relaxing under a palm tree in a park.

  • Building

    A building surrounded by palm trees and desert landscaping, with flags flying in the background.

  • Trees

    A well-maintained building with flags and banners against a clear blue sky.

  • Outdoor

    A display of flags representing the United States and California, alongside a military tribute flag, set against a backdrop of palm trees.

  • Office

    Hospital staff interacting at a reception desk.

  • Flag

    An interior view featuring various flags, including the Colorado state flag and American Legion banner.

100 East Veterans Parkway, Barstow, CA 92311

To contact a resident: (760) 252-6200

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

common 3 reviews mention this

Staff show consistent respect

Residents and families describe being treated with dignity and respect.

Multiple reviewers emphasize how respectfully staff members treat residents, including comments about consistent kindness and dignity. One review also notes administrators providing attentive help while coordinating a difficult application process, and another says their dad is treated very well. Even with a few complaints about how things run, the more common thread is respectful day-to-day interactions described by families and residents.

common 10 reviews mention this

Helpful, responsive caregiving support

Many reviews highlight staff who are helpful and easy to work with.

Across several reviews, staff are described as nice, very helpful, and patient with residents. Reviewers also mention support that helps residents stay engaged, and some describe the experience of visiting and getting assistance during the process of moving in. A smaller number of comments are negative about communication or organization, but the overall pattern in reviews leans toward staff being supportive.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents have a steady schedule of activities and entertainment.

Several reviews mention lots going on, including entertainment and movies, plus an activities calendar that keeps residents occupied. Another reviewer points to a broader set of events and residents who participate regularly. This aligns with the community’s focus on on-site and scheduled activities.

common 2 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Reviewers specifically mention the facility looks clean.

At least two reviewers call out cleanliness directly, including wording like “very clean.” One of those comments also pairs cleanliness with praise for staff, reinforcing that day-to-day conditions and appearance are noticed by families. These remarks suggest residents and visitors generally see the building as well maintained.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication and tour flow are uneven

Some reviewers report frustration with communication or wait times.

A few reviews describe problems getting timely answers, including comments about calls and messages not being responded to. Another negative note talks about unprofessional behavior around a delivery interaction, and a separate review says the tour experience involved waiting for someone to show them around. These comments don’t reflect every experience, but they do show that responsiveness can vary.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Mojave National Preserve (0.5 miles)
  • Sportspark (0.8 miles)
  • Public Works (1.9 miles)
  • H Street Soccer Fields (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Prescription Shoppe (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.9 miles)
  • Apostolic Lighthouse of Barstow (1 miles)
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Barstow First Assembly (1.7 miles)
  • Catholic Church St Joseph (1.9 miles)
  • Assembly Of God Barstow Korean Church (2 miles)
  • Connection Community Church (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • La Mesa (1.1 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.2 miles)
  • Fugate Enterprises (1.2 miles)
  • Casa Jimenez Steaks & Mariscos (1.2 miles)
  • Subway (1.3 miles)
  • Happee's Juice Bar (2.2 miles)
  • Amigos Restaurant (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Basa Jessica MD (1.6 miles)
  • Thakran Purnima MD PhD (1.6 miles)
  • Dr Jessica Basa MD., Barstow Family Care (1.6 miles)
  • Barstow Surgical (1.6 miles)
  • Desert Cities Dialysis (1.8 miles)
  • High Desert Heart Institute (1.8 miles)
  • Chao & Tan Medical Group (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Barstow Community Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Barstow Community Hospital, One Call Scheduling (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.9 miles)
  • BNSF Railway (2.2 miles)
  • Rent A Wreck New Sunrise (2.6 miles)
  • Amtrak Station (2.6 miles)
  • BNSF Barstow Terminal (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Roy's Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Barstow Station Cinema 6 (2.4 miles)

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