CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Desert Mountain Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Indio, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Ensure 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.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor 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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
+ 16 more deficiencies
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATO, AMI | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| JERGENSEN, JEREMY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
| JKMZ HOLDINGS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| GUERRA, MONICA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| MOSHIRI, KOUROSH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2024 |
| PORT, BARRY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 4, 2025 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 29, 2021 |
| KENSETT J. MOYLE III, AN INDIVIDUAL AND THE HUMPHREVILLE FAMILY TRUST | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2026 |
| GUERRA, MONICA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2022 |
| MOSHIRI, KOUROSH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2024 |
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