Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF is a 92-bed nursing home in Joshua Tree, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991-01-11. It averages 90.5 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?
CMS lists 42 health-inspection deficiencies for Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-16.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E |
| 2026-05-06 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2026-04-29 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E |
| 2026-03-19 | F0725, F0761, F0835, F0837, F0838, F0880 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2026-03-19 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E |
| 2026-03-19 | F0657, F0658, F0756, F0760 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2026-03-11 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2026-03-03 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2026-02-11 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2026-01-29 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D |
| 2025-09-22 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D |
| 2025-08-25 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2025-08-06 | F0656, F0657 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
| 2024-12-05 | F0656, F0755 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| 2024-12-05 | F0623, F0688 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D |
| 2024-08-29 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-08-26 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F |
| 2024-08-26 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D |
| 2024-03-26 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-01-23 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D |
| 2023-12-08 | F0801, F0804, F0812 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-12-08 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| 2023-12-08 | F0656, F0657, F0689, F0693, F0842 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2023-09-19 | F0584 | 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. | E |
| 2023-08-03 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
How is Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.75909 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 65.7 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 90.5 | 87.9 |
Who owns Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name HDMC HOLDINGS LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | SMITH, SHARILEE | since 03/01/2024 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BURKETT, JOSHUA, FAULIS, KAREN, MACK, KRISTINA, PAGANO, ANGELO | since 02/22/2016 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | FAULIS, KAREN, MOHAMMADI, MEELAD, SUTARIA, SAUMYA | since 02/22/2016 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | FAULIS, KAREN, MOHAMMADI, MEELAD | since 02/18/2026 |
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