• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 59 certified beds with an average of 41.8 residents per day (71% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Jun 6, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 4.59 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 55.4% (high)
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Desert, California with 59 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 2023 |
| APDC, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 16, 2023 |
| CASLMON, TIMOTHY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 16, 2023 |
| GUERRA, MONICA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 16, 2023 |
| THOMPSON, STEPHEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 16, 2023 |