HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF — Nursing Home in JOSHUA TREE, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 92 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 83.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555443 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.97 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.80 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 11 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 19, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 19, 2026
-
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level E)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level D)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
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. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
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. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
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. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — April 30, 2026
-
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — April 30, 2026
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/p SNF is a 92-bed nursing home in Joshua Tree, California. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 11 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s above-average overall rating suggests generally solid performance on routine measures. It’s worth asking what specific steps they’ve taken to address recent deficiencies related to resident safety, abuse reporting, feeding-tube care and help with daily activities, and how they plan to address staffing that’s below the state average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF Medicare and Medicaid certified?
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's CMS star rating?
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF reports 3.97004 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 11 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF have?
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has 92 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- INDIAN CANYON POST ACUTE — 3/5 — 7.2 mi
- JOSHUA TREE POST ACUTE — 4/5 — 8.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.