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Health Inspection

Joshua Tree Post Acute

Inspection Date: November 13, 2025
Total Violations 10
Facility ID 555772
Location Yucca Valley, CA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0577 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

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F-Tag F0908

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE in YUCCA VALLEY, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-13.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-26.

📋 Inspection Summary

Joshua Tree Post Acute in Yucca Valley, CA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Yucca Valley, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Joshua Tree Post Acute or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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