Nursing homes › California › Monterey Palms Health Care Center
44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · (760) 776-7700 · 99 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Mariner Health Care, a group operating 17 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 3.6/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $267,518 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.21 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.35. Weekend total: 3.90. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 39 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-14 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-06-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-07-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-04-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-21 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2023-12-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-10-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-11 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 2023-09-20 |
| 2023-03-06 | 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 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-03-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-03-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-03-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 99% | since 06/30/2015 |
| GRANCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MHC HOLDING COMPANY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| GRUNSTEIN, EMILY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/06/2019 |
| BLACK, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| OLIVERA, CLAUDIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2021 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/06/2025 |
| BLACK, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| OLIVERA, CLAUDIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2021 |
| PRESSER, ERIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/06/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Monterey Palms Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 555403), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/monterey-palms-health-care-center-palm-desert-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555403. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.