Nursing home

Joshua Tree Post Acute

8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle10
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$9,527
Beds47

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 24 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

23 No harm, but a risk of harm1 No harm, minimal risk

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Nov 13, 2025Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident rightsProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident rightsAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (F0577)No harm, minimal risk
widespread
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
Sep 20, 2024Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 23, 2024
Earlier inspections (8)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
May 2, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 14, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Quality of life and careAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 16, 2024
Oct 6, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. (F0642)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $9,527 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Oct 17, 2023Fine$9,527

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.73California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.20California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.53California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year53.7%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds47
Residents per day, average56.2
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameJoshua Tree Pacc, LLC
ChainRockwell Healthcare (5 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJun 8, 2001

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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