Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNFCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- CCN
- 555417
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 32
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 19
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Jun 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $14,043 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Riverside County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 54 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Jun 2026 | 4 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Aug 2025 | 10 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $14,043 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | 14 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 8.10 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 5.26 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.61 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 6.61 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 15.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 13.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Setting
- In a hospital
- Legal business name
- Desert Regional Medical Center, Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenet California Inc | Direct ownership interest | 5 Oct 2009 | |
| Health Services Network Hospitals, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | 14 Oct 2014 | |
| Tenet Healthcare Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | 5 Oct 2009 |
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Other homes in Riverside County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs | 1 of 5 | 19 | $82,845 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Premier Care Center for Palm Springs | Palm Springs | 1 of 5 | 27 | $66,463 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| Bayshire Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center | Rancho Mirage | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Monterey Palms Health Care Center | Palm Desert | 3 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Desert Springs Post Acute | Palm Desert | 1 of 5 | 34 | $74,424 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta | Palm Desert | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Desert Mountain Care Center | Indio | 3 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre | Indio | 3 of 5 | 8 | $66,151 | 18 Sep 2025 | |
| Sunrise Post Acute | Banning | 2 of 5 | 16 | $76,434 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Sundance Creek Post Acute | Banning | 2 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 24 Nov 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF (CCN 555417). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/desert-regional-medical-center-d-p-snf-palm-springs-ca-555417/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Jun 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Aug 2025.
- Who operates Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.