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Waterman Convalescent Hospital in San Bernardino, CA

Waterman Convalescent Hospital is a nursing home community in San Bernardino, CA.

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Waterman Convalescent Hospital in San Bernardino, CA

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Waterman Convalescent Hospital

1850 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404

To contact a resident: (909) 882-1215

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

3.4 from 110 reviews
5 stars
59
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Waterman Convalescent Hospital

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed focus

Many residents describe attentive staff support and helpful care coordination.

A large share of reviews praise staff members by name and describe being treated with respect, feeling cared for, and having staff that respond when help is needed. Several residents also mention nurses and CNAs assisting with daily needs, therapy support, and overall comfort. At the same time, other reviews describe poor responsiveness to call lights and neglected patient needs, so the experience varies from review to review.

caveat 26 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors draw backlash

Residents and family members frequently mention serious cleanliness and odor concerns.

Multiple reviews complain about unpleasant smells, dirty rooms, and unclean shared spaces like bathrooms. Several negative comments also cite dirty wheelchairs, pest issues, and floors that were not cleaned for long stretches. Some positive reviews counter this by saying the facility is clean and well kept, but the cleanliness complaints are recurring enough that they stand out as a consistent concern.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Care delays and understaffing concerns

Some reviews describe delays in help, medications, and basic care tasks.

A recurring negative thread is that staff do not respond promptly—especially when residents use call lights—and some reviewers say basic needs like turning, feeding help, or medication administration were missed or delayed. Other reviews go further by describing medication problems, discharge-related confusion, or difficulty getting through to nursing when families tried to check in. Positive reviews exist as well, but these responsiveness concerns appear frequently in the critical reviews.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and outings get credit

Activities, including outings, are specifically praised in multiple reviews.

Some reviews highlight activities staff and describe supportive outings like a casino trip, along with day-to-day engagement. Residents and families also mention specific activity staff members who helped residents stay involved and encouraged during recovery. While most reviews focus on medical care and cleanliness, activities are one of the clearer positive themes that comes up repeatedly.

common 11 reviews mention this

Rehab and recovery support shows up

Many residents report rehab support that helped them progress.

Several positive reviews describe meaningful improvement during recovery, including help with wounds and therapy that encouraged residents to get up and participate. Some reviews also mention nursing and rehab support after hospital stays, with families describing better comfort and daily functioning over time. Still, there are critical reviews that claim therapy was not provided as expected or that health declined, so outcomes are not uniform across all experiences.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Ontario International (19 miles away) Ontario International (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This particular area of San Bernardino, California, offers a variety of healthcare options including eye specialists, primary care physicians, and nearby hospitals such as San Bernardino Medical Group and Vantage Oncology. Additionally, there are several pharmacies in the vicinity for convenience in accessing medication. For leisure and entertainment, there are theaters like Regal San Bernardino & RPX, Mountain Grove 16, and cafes like Viva La Boba and Starbucks for social gatherings. The dining scene includes quick service options like In-N-Out Burger and McDonald's as well as sit down restaurants like Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, and George Lopezs Chingon Kitchen. Public transportation is easily accessible with the San Bernardino Transit Center nearby. Places of worship like Crosswalk Church and Packinghouse Church cater to various spiritual needs while Leonard Bailey Park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation. Overall, this part of San Bernardino offers a mix of amenities suitable for senior living with a focus on healthcare services, entertainment options, dining choices, transportation accessibility, religious establishments, and green spaces for relaxation.

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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