Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Joshua Tree Post Acute
Yucca Valley, CA · 47 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 13, 2025
CMS Certification Number 555772 · first certified June 2001
Ownership
Operated by ROCKWELL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed August 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from SWEETWATER YV CHOLLA OPCO LLC
Position within CA
22 citations — more than 60% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 22 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 22 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 22 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 29, 2024 | 12 |
| September 20, 2024 | 3 |
| November 13, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2025-11-13 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-11-13 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-11-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-11-13 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2024-09-20 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2025-11-13 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 1 | 2024-03-29 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2025-11-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 13, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
September 20, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
March 29, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.