Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre in Indio, CA

Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Indio, California. It is located in Riverside county at 82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, California 92201. You can reach out to the office of Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre via phone at (760) 347-6000. This skilled nursing facility has 68 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.56%. Its legal business name is Indio Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Citrus Wellness Centre, a chain of 5 nursing homes.

Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre (Medicare CCN 555084) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1978 (48 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in September, 2025.

Contact Information

Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, California 92201
(760) 347-6000

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Nursing Home Profile

NameDesert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Location82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds68
Occupancy Rate89.56%
Medicare ID (CCN)555084
Legal Business NameIndio Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainCitrus Wellness Centre (5 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.6 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1477873990
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameIndio Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
Doing Business AsDesert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Center
Address82262 Valencia Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Phone Number760-347-6000

NPI Number1255325056
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameLone Pine Health Care LLC
Doing Business AsValencia Palms
Address82262 Valencia Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Phone Number760-347-6000

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.093.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.280.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.250.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.562.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.753.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.180.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.080.07
Total nursing staff turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$66,151
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in September, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre for 8 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 48 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 27, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 4, 2026
Sep 18, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 31, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 15, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 29, 2025
Sep 18, 2024Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 24, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 24, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 24, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 24, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 3, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 3, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 12, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased6.2913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.225.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.561.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.8912.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.113.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.5782.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.61.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened4.1914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication17.7519.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine90.2779.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.714.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence15.6319.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.0315.38

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