Quick answers
- Where is Joshua Tree Post Acute?
- 8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, in San Bernardino County, California.
- What is the phone number of Joshua Tree Post Acute?
- (760) 853-4760, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Joshua Tree Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Joshua Tree Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $9,527.
- What did inspectors find at Joshua Tree Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 6, 2023 to November 13, 2025), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 6, 2023 to November 13, 2025), Joshua Tree Post Acute had 24 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $9,527 in total (1 fine, the latest on October 17, 2023). Nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 13, 2025 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 13, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0908 Level F
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0578 Level E
“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.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
Previous cycle: September 20, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 20, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: March 29, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 6, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 25, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 29, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0642 Level E
“Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (22)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0222 Level E
“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.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
E0018 Level F
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0347 Level F
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0912 Level F
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0711 Level D
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $9,527 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $9,527 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.20 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.02 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.73 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.53 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.16 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 53.7% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 71.4% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 5 nursing homes: Rockwell Healthcare.
Legal business name: Joshua Tree Pacc, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Healthcare LLC | Direct owner | 100% | August 1, 2022 |
| Golboo, Sepehr | Indirect owner | 8% | August 1, 2022 |
| Siron, Rachelle | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2023 |
| Rockwell Healthcare LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2022 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 47 |
| Average residents per day | 56.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Rockwell Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Joshua Tree Pacc, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2001-06-08 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 853‑4760 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555772 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Indian Canyon Post Acute1.7 mi · Yucca Valley, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF8.9 mi · Joshua Tree, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center18 mi · Palm Springs, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF19 mi · Palm Springs, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs20 mi · Palm Springs, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Hi-Desert Medical Center9.1 mi · Joshua Tree, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Desert Regional Medical Center19 mi · Palm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Eisenhower Medical Center23 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13