Quick answers
- Where is Desert Mountain Care Center?
- 47-763 Monroe Avenue, Indio, CA 92201, in Riverside County, California.
- What is the phone number of Desert Mountain Care Center?
- (760) 347-0750, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Desert Mountain Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Desert Mountain Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Desert Mountain Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Desert Mountain Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 27, 2021 to May 27, 2026), Medicare lists 45 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 27, 2021 to May 27, 2026), Desert Mountain Care Center had 45 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 5.35 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 26, 2025 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 26, 2025 (standard health inspection); February 18, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 13, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 27, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
Previous cycle: May 29, 2024 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 29, 2024 (standard health inspection); November 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 23, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 4, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0741 Level E
“Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: August 27, 2021 — 23 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 27, 2021 (standard health inspection); November 3, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 29, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 25, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 30, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 23 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0688 Level E
“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.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0635 Level D
“Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
F0777 Level D
“Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (18)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0347 Level D
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0032 Level C
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0037 Level D
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level D
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0914 Level D
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 2.19 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.35 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.79 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 347 nursing homes: The Ensign Group.
Legal business name: Stagecoach Healthcare, Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKMZ Holdings LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2022 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2022 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 92.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Ensign Group |
| Legal business name | Stagecoach Healthcare, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1999-09-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 47-763 Monroe Avenue, Indio, CA 92201 |
| County | Riverside County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 347‑0750 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555742 |
| Name in Medicare records | DESERT MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre0.9 mi · Indio, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta6.4 mi · Palm Desert, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center9.2 mi · Palm Desert, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center9.9 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Desert Springs Post Acute11 mi · Palm Desert, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital2.1 mi · Indio, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Eisenhower Medical Center12 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Desert Regional Medical Center19 mi · Palm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13