Nursing homes › California › Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF
6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · 7603666437 · 92 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.76 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.94. Weekend total: 3.28. Nursing staff turnover: 66%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-03-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-09-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-08-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-08-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2024-12-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-05 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-05 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-05 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-05 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-29 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-26 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-03-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2023-12-08 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH, SHARILEE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| BURKETT, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2024 |
| FAULIS, KAREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2016 |
| MACK, KRISTINA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/21/2015 |
| PAGANO, ANGELO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| FAULIS, KAREN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2016 |
| MOHAMMADI, MEELAD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| SUTARIA, SAUMYA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555443. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.