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HomeCaliforniaThe Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta

The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta

41505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 922117606100295WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(29 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
59
certified

How The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta Compares in California

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.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.60 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
45.0%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 45.0%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 6, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Riverside County 65+
359,162
14.8% of county
County Population
2,429,487
Riverside County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
43
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 27, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Riverside
Last Inspection
Jun 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
52.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jun 6, 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: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jun 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.53 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.0%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (35)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
APDC, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 16, 2023
BRADSHAW, PETERINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
ELSNER, ERICINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
KIRKWOOD, JAREDINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
ORGILL, CRAIGINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
PARTI, RAJESHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
PARTI, SHRUTYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
PAXMAN, MARCUSINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
CASLMON, TIMOTHYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
APDC, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
CASLMON, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
GARIBAY, MERCEDESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 29, 2024
GUERRA, MONICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
THAKUR, CHAHATOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
BRADSHAW, JEFFREYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2026
APDC, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
ASPEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
EAST WEST BANKADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
EPC TREVI LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2021
JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
MOSS ADAMS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2023
WELLTOWER OP, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2021
BRADSHAW, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
BRADY, VERNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
CASE, RYANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
CASLMON, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
GARIBAY, MERCEDESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 29, 2024
GUERRA, MONICAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
JURADO, FRANKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
PAXMAN, MARCUSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
THAKUR, CHAHATADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
Palm Desert, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Monterey Palms Health Care Center
Palm Desert, CA3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rancho Mirage, CA3.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Desert Springs Post Acute
Palm Desert, CA5.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $74,424
Bayshire Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, CA5.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,350
Desert Mountain Care Center
Indio, CA6.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Indio, CA6.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $66,151
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
Palm Desert, CA · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Monterey Palms Health Care Center
Palm Desert, CA
3.2 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
3.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Desert Springs Post Acute
Palm Desert, CA
5.7 mi1/51/52/5$74,424
Bayshire Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, CA
5.8 mi4/54/52/5$12,350
Desert Mountain Care Center
Indio, CA
6.4 mi3/53/51/5None recorded
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Indio, CA
6.5 mi3/53/52/5$66,151

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta?▾
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta had any health inspection violations?▾
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 6, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta?▾
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta provides 4.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 1.56 LPN hours, and 2.53 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.0%.
How many beds does The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta have?▾
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta has 59 certified beds with an average of 43 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Palm Desert. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta?▾
On Google Maps, The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare

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