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Joshua Tree Post Acute

8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Score: 47 / 100

CMS data shows Joshua Tree Post Acute earning a D grade with a score of 47/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Joshua Tree Post Acute is near the national average, with 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Joshua Tree Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Nov 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Nov 12, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Nov 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Nov 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Nov 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Nov 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,900

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 47 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
47
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10