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Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF

6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · (760) 366-6437 · 92 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.76 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.94. Weekend total: 3.28. Nursing staff turnover: 66%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 42 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-06-16Provide 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. EcomplaintDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-06Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2026-05-29
2026-04-29Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-05-28
2026-03-19Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Ensure 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. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Establish 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. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Conduct 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. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. EHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-11Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-03Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-03-23
2026-02-11Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-01-29Ensure 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-20
2025-09-22Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-17
2025-08-25Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-24
2025-08-06Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-05
2025-08-06Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-05
2024-12-05Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05Provide 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-05
2024-08-29Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-29
2024-08-26Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Fcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-16
2024-08-26Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-16
2024-03-26Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-04
2024-01-23Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-02-12
2023-12-08Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. FHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. FHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-08

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
SMITH, SHARILEECorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2024
BURKETT, JOSHUACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/20/2024
FAULIS, KARENCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/22/2016
MACK, KRISTINACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/21/2015
PAGANO, ANGELOCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
FAULIS, KARENOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/22/2016
MOHAMMADI, MEELADOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2024
SUTARIA, SAUMYAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/19/2024

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 555443), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/hi-desert-medical-center-d-p-snf-joshua-tree-ca/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555443. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.