Joshua Tree Post Acute
8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Joshua Tree Post Acute Compares
Joshua Tree Post Acute is a 47-bed for-profit nursing facility in Yucca Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.9%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 47 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 118% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Yucca Valley, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.9% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (88% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Joshua Tree Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Joshua Tree Post Acute with other nursing homes in Yucca Valley.
How is Joshua Tree Post Acute addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Joshua Tree Post Acute doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.9% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Joshua Tree Post Acute doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Joshua Tree Post Acute maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 118% occupancy across 47 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Joshua Tree Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Joshua Tree Post Acute?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley sits in San Bernardino County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 250,032 (11.6%)
- Median age
- 33.6 years
- Median household income
- $65,761
- Median home value
- $348,500
Demographics for San Bernardino County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Yucca Valley.
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