Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-05 · Fire 2024-12-05
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Joshua Tree, CA
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA
(760) 366-6437
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
92
Certified beds
Average residents
84
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-01-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
2.3
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.6
About the same
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
98.5%
1.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.8% |
98.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.5% |
6.8%
5.3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.9% |
4.1%
4.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.5% |
13.7%
5.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.9% |
14.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.0% |
11.0%
8 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.0% |
10.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.2% |
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.7% |
1.2%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.0% |
10.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.8% |
4.7%
3.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
94.0%
5.2 pts better
|
81.7%
17.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
1.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.6% |
93.2%
14.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-08 · Fire 2023-12-08
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-03 · Fire 2022-11-03
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-12-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-01-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-01-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2026-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-08
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-19
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-05-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-05-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2022-12-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Faulis, Karen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Faulis, Karen
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Hdmc Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Health Services Network Hospitals, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mack, Kristina
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pagano, Angelo
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Sharilee
Corporate Director · Individual
Strupp, Diana
Corporate Officer · Individual
Tenet California Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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