Starfile

Starfile / California

DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE

74-350 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 · CCN 555339

Ratings

Overall
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Health inspection
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Quality measures
★★★★☆ 4
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
178
Avg residents/day
167.7
Phone
7603410261

Inspection history vs California & national averages

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

CycleInspection dateThis facilityCalifornia avgNational avgvs state
12025-01-104715.69.5+31.4 worse
22023-06-234317.49.8+25.6 worse
32019-12-163317.19.3+15.9 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation4
Quality of life and care11
Resident assessment and care planning2
Nursing and physician services1
Resident rights7
Nutrition and dietary9
Pharmacy service6
Environmental3
Infection control4

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)4.2349.7%
RN staffing (reported)0.2654.5%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.79—

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$74,424
Number of fines
2
Number of penalties
3
Payment denials
1

Inspection citations (123)3 actual harm

  1. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-24 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0688Provide 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.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-09-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-09-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-25 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-06-25 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-04-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-04-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-04 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-04 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0688Provide 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.2025-03-04 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-31 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. EF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. EF0578Honor 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  36. 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  38. DF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  39. EF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  40. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  41. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  42. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  43. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  44. EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  45. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  46. FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  47. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  48. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  49. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  50. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  51. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  52. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  53. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-09-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  54. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  55. EF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  56. 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  57. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  58. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  59. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  60. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-07-30

    Actual harm

  61. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-06-28 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  62. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-06-28 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  63. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-28 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  64. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  65. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  66. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  67. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  68. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  69. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  70. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-04-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  71. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  72. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2024-04-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  73. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  74. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-02-22 · Health · corrected 2024-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  75. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  76. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  77. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Actual harm

  78. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  79. DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  80. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  81. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  82. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  83. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  84. EF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  85. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-15 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  86. EF0578Honor 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.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  87. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  88. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  89. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  90. HF0688Provide 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.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Actual harm

  91. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  92. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  93. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  94. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  95. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  96. EF0758Implement 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.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  97. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  98. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  99. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  100. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  101. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  102. DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  103. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  104. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  105. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  106. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-03-22 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  107. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  108. 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.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  109. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  110. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  111. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  112. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  113. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  114. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  115. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  116. DF0688Provide 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.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  117. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  118. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  119. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  120. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  121. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  122. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  123. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-12-16 · Health · corrected 2020-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

No ownership records.

Other facilities in PALM DESERT

NameOverallBeds
THE SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER AT THE CARLOTTA★★★★★59
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER★★★☆☆99

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