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Waterman Canyon Post Acute in San Bernardino, CA

Waterman Canyon Post Acute is a nursing home community in San Bernardino, CA.

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Waterman Canyon Post Acute in San Bernardino, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with indoor plants and a chandelier.
  • Decor

    A reception area featuring a desk, two chairs, a wreath on the wall, and plants for decoration.
  • Architecture

    A modern house entrance with a paved driveway, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and outdoor lights.
  • Bedroom

    A clean and organized hospital room with two beds adorned with small plants.
  • Trees

    Entrance sign for Waterman Canyon surrounded by greenery.
  • Landscaping

    A beautiful garden scene featuring a tiered fountain adorned with pink flowers and a charming gazebo in the background.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room featuring various exercise and rehabilitation equipment.

1850 North Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404

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

3.3 from 113 reviews
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Overall Review of Waterman Canyon Post Acute

caveat 21 reviews mention this

Staffing and response can vary

Residents describe major gaps in responsiveness, especially on night shifts.

Many reviewers say help was slow or not provided when call lights were used, including reports of residents waiting hours for basic needs or being left without timely assistance. Several comments also point to medication issues, missed treatment, or confusion about care orders. At the same time, other residents and families describe staff being available and engaged, with some calling out specific nurses, CNAs, and activities staff who helped them during harder moments.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Cleanliness is a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about smells and dirty rooms.

A frequent negative theme is that residents’ rooms and shared areas were not kept clean, with some reviews mentioning dirty bathrooms, old beds, and visible pests. Several also describe strong bad smells, including urine-related odor. A smaller number of reviewers counter this by saying the facility was clean and well kept, or that housekeeping improved conditions after concerns were raised.

common 12 reviews mention this

Nursing and therapy support

Residents often credit nurses and therapy teams for wound care and recovery progress.

Positive reviews frequently mention nursing care and therapy support, including wound care and help with mobility and daily routines. Some families describe their loved ones progressing and receiving the medical attention they expected, while others highlight specific nurses or treatment-focused staff. Negative reviews exist as well, including concerns about therapy not being delivered as planned and medical negligence, so experiences appear inconsistent across shifts and situations.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality and timing

Dining experiences range from praised meals to complaints about cold food.

Some reviews mention food positively, including comments thanking kitchen staff for great food. Others report that meals were served cold or not delivered on the schedule residents expected. A few also connect care-related decisions to food and diet needs, describing issues with medication or treatment alongside meal concerns.

  • A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with indoor plants and a chandelier.
common 7 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families describe activities staff as a key part of the day.

Reviewers repeatedly mention support from the activities team, with some describing staff who were present when residents felt down and helped them keep going. Others talk about outings such as a casino trip and day activities that included staff assistance. While most feedback on activities is positive, the overall day-to-day experience still depends on whether other support needs are met promptly.

common 8 reviews mention this

Care involves structured daily routines

The community provides daily-living assistance and medication management support.

Multiple reviews mention help with daily needs and medical routines, including medication-related responsibilities and assistance with personal care and mobility. The facility also appears to emphasize structured care plans for diets and ongoing needs, based on how residents describe meal and health management during their stay. At the same time, some negative reviews claim medication was missed or withheld, which may reflect inconsistent execution rather than the overall care approach.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 166 resident community capacity 166 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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

  • Ontario International (19 miles away) Ontario International (19 miles away)
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Physicians

  • San Bernardino Eye Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Palm Imaging Institute (0.2 miles)
  • California Eye Specialists (0.3 miles)
  • Primary Care Medical Group of Inland Empire (0.6 miles)
  • Jo David DDS (0.7 miles)
  • Yukom Patient Group (1.8 miles)
  • Bolivar Family Medical Clinic (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • San Bernardino Medical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Vantage Oncology (0.3 miles)
  • Pacific Park Convalescent Center of San Bernardino (2.6 miles)
  • Mountain View Surgery Center (5.3 miles)
  • Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center (5.5 miles)
  • Jerry L Pettis Memorial (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Diamond Collective 20 Cap (1.2 miles)
  • Cbc Community Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Don's Drugs (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal San Bernardino & RPX (1.9 miles)
  • Mountain Grove 16 (5.8 miles)
  • Cinemark Renaissance Marketplace and XD (6.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Viva La Boba (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2.1 miles)
  • Amapola Rico Taco (2.1 miles)
  • Serrano Vista Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Rock & Brews (3.1 miles)
  • George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Wienerschnitzel (4 miles)

Transportation

  • San Bernardino Transit Center (2.4 miles)
  • The Colton Diamonds (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crosswalk Church (5.2 miles)
  • Packinghouse Church (5.4 miles)
  • National Association of Seventh Day Adventist Dentists (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Leonard Bailey Park (6.7 miles)

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