Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Joshua Tree, California
0 of 1 nursing homes in Joshua Tree (0%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
92
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Joshua Tree, California, is currently poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is the only option, holding a 3-star rating, but no facilities are recommended in this area.
The other 1 Joshua Tree facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Joshua Tree Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Joshua Tree's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Joshua Tree facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Joshua Tree avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Joshua Tree facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Joshua Tree, CA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Joshua Tree (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Joshua Tree?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Joshua Tree has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Joshua Tree "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Joshua Tree?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.