Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center

    57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, California 92284
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.8ยท27 reviews

    Excellent rehab stay, attentive staff

    I had a very positive stay - staff were professional, kind and attentive (especially Susie, Tony, Mariea, Rebecca and CNAs Summer, Gina and Sumner). Physical therapy was excellent and improved my mobility; social services and case management were extremely helpful with discharge and transportation. The facility is clean, well-maintained, rehab gym upgraded, and call lights were answered quickly. Overall a recovery-focused, coordinated experience I would recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.81ยท(27)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Strong rehabilitation and physical therapy program
    • Skilled and attentive nursing care
    • Responsive CNAs and prompt call-light responses
    • Supportive, professional social-work and case-management services
    • Coordinated discharge planning and community transition support
    • Friendly, compassionate staff interactions
    • Upgraded rehab gym and therapy equipment
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas

    Cons

    • Financial and vendor-payment instability
    • Poor management communication and responsiveness
    • Inconsistent staff onboarding and orientation
    • Staffing instability affecting continuity of care
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in certain areas
    • Inadequate phone and family-communication systems
    • Gaps in incident transparency and post-incident communication
    • Payroll and HR policy concerns affecting staff morale

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed but repeatable pattern. Clinical-rehabilitation services and day-to-day caregiving are frequently described as strengths: residents and families note effective physical therapy, attentive nursing, responsive CNAs, and a recovery-focused approach that supports improved mobility and discharge to the community. Social-work and case-management services are repeatedly highlighted for coordination, transportation support, and assistance with discharge planning.

    Care and staff: Clinical care and frontline staff receive consistently positive comments. Therapy teams, nurses, and social workers are described as professional, kind, and supportive; some reviewers specifically praise rapid call-light responses and individualized rehabilitation progress. These positive accounts suggest that the facility can deliver strong restorative care and case coordination when staffing is stable.

    Facilities, dining, and activities: Several reviewers note facility improvements such as an upgraded rehab gym and generally well-maintained common areas. However, there are also mentions of sanitation and odor concerns in certain areas; reports are inconsistent, producing a mixed picture of environmental quality. There is limited information about dining quality and organized recreational activities in the provided summaries, so prospective families should request current menus and activity schedules during a visit.

    Management and operations: Operational and administrative themes are the primary source of concern. Multiple summaries describe poor management communication, unclear phone systems (including lack of voicemail), inconsistent staff onboarding, and staffing/payment instability tied to vendor nonpayment and parent-company payment changes. A subset of reviews includes allegations of wage-related threats and unpaid vendors, which raises questions about financial stability and potential downstream effects on staffing and care continuity. These administrative issues also correlate with reports of reduced responsiveness from management and gaps in incident transparency following adverse events.

    Patterns and recommendations: The dominant pattern is a facility with capable clinical and rehabilitative staff but with recurring administrative and operational weaknesses that could affect reliability of care. Prospective residents and family members should verify current management practices, ask about vendor and payroll stability, review staffing levels and orientation procedures, inspect environmental cleanliness during a tour, and confirm communication protocols (phone, voicemail, and post-incident family updates). Doing so will help determine whether the facilityโ€™s clinical strengths are matched by stable, transparent administration at the time of placement.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center

    Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center is located at 57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, California, 92284.

    About Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center

    Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center sits quietly at 57333 Joshua Ln Ste 700 in Yucca Valley, California, and you'll notice right away that the setting is peaceful and rural, which helps folks recover and feel calm. The center serves people who need post-acute care, and you can find skilled nursing available around the clock along with rehabilitation therapy to help people get back on their feet after injuries or medical emergencies. This place is associated with the California Department of Social Services and follows rules set by local health officials, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the CDC, which, especially during COVID-19, means they pay close attention to safety and cleanliness.

    Mr. Jay Rada manages operations here, while Mr. William Fredricksen handles business management, so the staff knows who's in charge and can rely on good leadership. The facility maintains a Medicare certification as a skilled nursing facility, so it takes care of folks who need medical attention, help with wound care, medication management, and more. The compassionate team works day and night to make sure every resident receives personalized attention, and they have a decent patient-to-staff ratio to support this, which really helps people feel cared for during their stay.

    They've recently updated the building, so you'll find modern amenities plus inviting spaces, including landscaped outdoor areas that folks can enjoy when the weather's nice. Activities are planned for residents to join, which helps people stay busy and connected, and there's a real focus on each person's satisfaction. The center hasn't gotten accredited by the Better Business Bureau, but it does show a commitment to quality care through its daily actions and attention to detail.

    Indian Canyon puts a lot of effort into personalized support while focusing on strong rehabilitation and skilled nursing, and the staff works hard to keep up a welcoming, community feel, which isn't always easy to find. They serve as a privately owned facility, dedicating time and energy to ensuring every resident gets the help they need, especially when it comes to recovery and regaining strength, and all of that happens in a calm spot that makes the difficult times a little easier.

    People often ask...

    Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, California 92284.

    No, Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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