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Desert Springs Post Acute
74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Desert Springs Post Acute, in Palm Desert, California, is certified for 178 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 130 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (34, 53, 43 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 73.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $74K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
130health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$74Kfines listed by CMS3 penalties in period
4.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
93%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)166 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Riverside Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 130 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 73.0 | 51.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.0% | 39.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $74,424 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Apr 2026, 10 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 H ×1 D ×83 E ×42 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 27 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 | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 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 | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0688 | 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. | H | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 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 | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 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 | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 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 | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $16,675 | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 75 days |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Fine | $57,749 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.0%, RNs 46.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.8% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Riverside County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela Grand Inc | Perris | 109 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 24.8 | — | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 68.8 | $14K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Mission Care Center | Riverside | 40 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 50.0 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center | Riverside | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC | Riverside | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 24.3 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
| San Jacinto Valley Post Acute | Hemet | 99 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 32.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Grove Care and Wellness | Riverside | 38 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 63.2 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Springs Healthcare Center At the Carlotta | Palm Desert | 59 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 40.7 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 54 facilities in Riverside County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Desert Springs Post Acute been cited for?
130 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Desert Springs Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $74K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Desert Springs Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Desert Springs Post Acute?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Desert Springs Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.