Nursing homes › California › Desert Springs Post Acute
74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · 7603410261 · 178 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.06 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 3.67. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 128 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | 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 | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-24 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2026-02-06 | 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 | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2025-12-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-08-27 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-08-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-06-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-04-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-24 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| 2025-04-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | Fine | $16,675 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $57,749 |
| 2024-01-12 | Payment Denial | 75 days payment denial |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555339. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.