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HomeCaliforniaDesert Springs Post Acute

Desert Springs Post Acute

74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 922607603410261
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
178
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $74,424

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 178 certified beds with an average of 167.7 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 47 deficiencies (inspected Jan 10, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $74,424 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.23 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.7%

Desert Springs Post Acute is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Desert, California with 178 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
178
Avg Residents/Day
167.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 9, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Riverside
Last Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
47
Weighted Score
292.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (123)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Mar 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 93 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$74,424
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMay 16, 2024
$16,675
FineJan 12, 2024
$57,749
Payment DenialJan 12, 2024
75 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.47 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.23 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.7%
RN Turnover
54.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Desert Springs Post Acute?▾
Desert Springs Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Desert Springs Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Springs Post Acute had 47 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 10, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $74,424 across 2 fine(s). It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Desert Springs Post Acute?▾
Desert Springs Post Acute provides 4.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, 1.47 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.7%.
How many beds does Desert Springs Post Acute have?▾
Desert Springs Post Acute has 178 certified beds with an average of 167.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Springs Post Acute?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Palm Desert, California with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Palm Desert nursing homes page.