Quick answers
- Where is Desert Springs Post Acute?
- 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, in Riverside County, California.
- What is the phone number of Desert Springs Post Acute?
- (760) 341-0261, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Desert Springs Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Desert Springs Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $74,424 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Desert Springs Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 23, 2023 to July 21, 2026), Medicare lists 129 health citations; the most serious was level H. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 23, 2023 to July 21, 2026), Desert Springs Post Acute had 129 health citations; the most serious was level H (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $74,424 in total (2 fines, the latest on May 16, 2024) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.05 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: April 24, 2026 — 33 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 6, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 15, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 24, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 21, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 32 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0698 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
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.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0745 Level D
“Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
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.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: January 10, 2025 — 48 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 25, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 10, 2025 (standard health inspection); January 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 4, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 48 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0554 Level E
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level E
“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.”
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.”
F0640 Level E
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
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.”
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0809 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0801 Level D
“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.”
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.”
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: June 23, 2023 — 48 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 23, 2023 (standard health inspection); October 25, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 26, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 26, 2023 (infection control inspection); October 27, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 8, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 12, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 15, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 13, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 30, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0688 Level H
“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.”
actual harm to residents; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0553 Level E
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0578 Level E
“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.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
39 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (19)
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0025 Level F
“Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
E0031 Level C
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0353 Level C
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0024 Level C
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $74,424 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,675 |
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $57,749 |
| January 12, 2024 | Payment denial | from January 27, 2024, 75 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.27 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.05 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.74 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.18 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 50.5% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 178 |
| Average residents per day | 164.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-02-09 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
| County | Riverside County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 341‑0261 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555339 |
| Name in Medicare records | DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE |
| 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).
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center2.8 mi · Palm Desert, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center5.0 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Bayshire Rancho Mirage5.2 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta5.7 mi · Palm Desert, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs11 mi · Palm Springs, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Eisenhower Medical Center5.4 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital10 mi · Indio, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Desert Regional Medical Center13 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