Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Yucca Valley, CA
Indian Canyon Post Acute
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, CA
(760) 853-4750
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
99
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sweetwater Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-06-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.43
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.45
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.3
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 7.0 |
1.6
5.4 pts worse
|
1.8
5.2 pts worse
|
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 | 98.9% |
98.2%
0.7 pts better
|
95.5%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.0% |
6.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.9% |
4.1%
3.2 pts better
|
5.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.5% |
13.7%
12.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.5% |
14.2%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
9.2 pts better
|
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 | 10.6% |
11.0%
0.4 pts better
|
16.3%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
10.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.4% |
10.9%
5.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.4% |
4.7%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.4% |
94.0%
11.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.9% |
11.2%
11.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
1.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.4% |
93.2%
21.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
8.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.1% |
23.2%
8.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
8.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-14 · Fire 2024-11-14
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-10 · Fire 2021-12-10
19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2026-01-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-12-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-12-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2025-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
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 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
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 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
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 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
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 2024-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-27
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 2023-12-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-19
F642 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected 2023-10-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2022-01-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2022-01-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-01-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F642 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected 2022-01-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-01-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
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 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
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 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
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 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-10
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ajc Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Chesley, Aaron
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Chesley, Aaron
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gamett, James
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Gamett, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Jbg Partners LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jennings, Travis
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Jennings, Travis
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Sweetwater Care Opco LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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