PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS
2990 EAST RAMON ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 · CCN 056328
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg residents/day
- 87.6
- Phone
- 7603232638
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-18 | 17 | 15.6 | 9.5 | +1.4 worse |
| 2 | 2023-01-12 | 20 | 17.4 | 9.8 | +2.6 worse |
| 3 | 2019-05-16 | 26 | 17.1 | 9.3 | +8.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.07 | 49.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.28 | 57.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.23 | — |
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 (63)
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2025-01-27 · Health · corrected 2025-02-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-12-30 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-27 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-27 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-11-18 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-03-27 · Health · corrected 2024-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2024-02-16 · Health · corrected 2024-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-16 · Health · corrected 2024-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-11 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2023-12-11 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-09-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-07-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-07-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-12 · Health · corrected 2023-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0696Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-05-16 · Health · corrected 2019-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-11-09 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2001-11-15 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-11-15 |
| JENKINS, CHARLIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-03-01 |
| PRESSER, ERIC | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-03-01 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2006-10-01 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-06-01 |
| PORT, BARRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-08-01 |
Other facilities in PALM SPRINGS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PALM SPRINGS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 99 |
| DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF | ★★★☆☆ | 32 |
| CALIFORNIA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 80 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.