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HomeCaliforniaHi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF

Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF

6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 922527603666437
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
92
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 92 certified beds with an average of 84.2 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Dec 5, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.80 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 56.3% (high)

Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Joshua Tree, California with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
84.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 11, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Bernardino
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
62.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Jan 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.89 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.28 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.3%
RN Turnover
63.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HDMC HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 15, 2015
TENET CALIFORNIA INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 15, 2015
HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 15, 2015
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 15, 2015
SMITH, SHARILEECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
FAULIS, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2016
MACK, KRISTINACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 21, 2015
PAGANO, ANGELOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
STRUPP, DIANACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 28, 2022
FAULIS, KARENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?▾
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF had any health inspection violations?▾
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 5, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?▾
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 1.89 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.3%.
How many beds does Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF have?▾
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF has 92 certified beds with an average of 84.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.