Starfile / California

DESERT MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER

47-763 MONROE AVENUE, INDIO, CA 92201 · CCN 555742

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (39)

1. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-22 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2025-04-22 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-22 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-05 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0584Honor 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.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-02-14 · Health · corrected 2024-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-09-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0688Provide 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.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0761Ensure 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.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-08-27 · Health · corrected 2021-09-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.