Joshua Tree Post Acute
8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 · CCN 555772
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 47
- Avg residents/day
- 55.6
- Phone
- 7608534760
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-11-13 | 10 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -5.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-09-20 | 7 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -10.4 better |
| 3 | 2024-03-29 | 8 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -9.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.87 | 61.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.35 | 62.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $41,900
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 4
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- SWEETWATER CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 9
- Chain avg overall
- 2.80 / 5
Inspection citations (25)
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-25 · Health · corrected 2024-02-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.2023-10-06 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-06 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-03-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJC HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| JBG PARTNERS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| JENNINGS, TRAVIS | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-11-01 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-11-01 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-11-01 |
| JENNINGS, TRAVIS | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-11-01 |
Other facilities in Yucca Valley
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Canyon Post Acute | ★★★★☆ | 99 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.