Nursing homes › California › Indian Canyon Post Acute
57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 · 7608534750 · 99 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sweetwater Care, a group operating 10 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $890,789 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.75 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 3.41. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-01-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2024-11-14 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-11-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-03-25 | 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 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-01-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-08 |
| 2023-11-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-14 |
| 2023-11-15 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-10-30 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2018 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2018 |
| JENNINGS, TRAVIS | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2018 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555773. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.