Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF

Nursing Home · Joshua Tree, CA

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number555443
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

6601 White Feather Rd
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
San Bernardino County
Phone
(760) 366-6437
ZIP code
92252 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
92
Residents per day
90.5 (98% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Hdmc Holdings LLC
Medicare certified since
January 11, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.76 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.94 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.82 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.00 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.28 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
65.7 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
70.8 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
22.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
11
Citations on record (3 years)
42 health · 27 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-16 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-05-29
2026-04-29 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-28
2026-03-19 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 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.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 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.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-23
2026-02-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-09
2026-01-29 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-09-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-17
2025-08-25 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-08-06 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-05
2025-08-06 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-05
2024-12-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-05
2024-12-05 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-05
2024-08-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-29
2024-08-26 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-16
2024-08-26 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-16
2024-03-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-04
2024-01-23 Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
F0551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-12
2023-12-08 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-12-08 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-09-19 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-21

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Faulis, Karen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mohammadi, Meelad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Sharilee (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burkett, Joshua (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Faulis, Karen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mack, Kristina (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pagano, Angelo (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Faulis, Karen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mohammadi, Meelad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sutaria, Saumya (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?

Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF have?

It has 92 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.

Has Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF?

(760) 366-6437. The facility is located at 6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.