All citations for Joshua Tree Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.