Indian Canyon Post Acute
57333 Joshua Ln · Yucca Valley, CA · 92284 · 7608534750
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sweetwater Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2021
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2021
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2021
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2021
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555773 · certified since June 8, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.