Desert Springs Post Acute in Palm Desert, CA - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Desert Springs Post Acute is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Desert, California. It is located in Riverside county at 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260. You can reach out to the office of Desert Springs Post Acute via phone at (760) 341-0261. This skilled nursing facility has 178 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.98%. Its legal business name is Legal Business Name Not Available and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company.

Desert Springs Post Acute (Medicare CCN 555339) 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 1989 (37 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

	Desert Springs Post Acute
	74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
	(760) 341-0261

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Desert Springs Post Acute
Location	74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	178
Occupancy Rate	92.98%
Medicare ID (CCN)	555339
Legal Business Name	Legal Business Name Not Available
Ownership Type	For Profit - Limited Liability Company

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number	1972540714
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	Manor Care of Palm Desert Ca LLC
Doing Business As	Manorcare Health Services
Address	74350 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number	760-341-0261

NPI Number	1508568395
Match	Possible same name, address or phone number
Organization Name	Palm Desert Community Healthcare, LLC
Doing Business As	Desert Springs Post Acute
Address	74350 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number	760-585-1168

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Desert Springs Post Acute 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 Post Acute 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 Post Acute, 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 Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	4.06	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	0.28	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	1.4	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.39	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	3.67	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.2	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0.11	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	49%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	46.2%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	1	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$74,424
Number of Payment Denials	1
Total Number of Penalties	3

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Desert Springs Post Acute for 32 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 130 citations since 2023 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
Jul 1, 2026	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection	Actual harm, isolated	No plan of correction
Jul 1, 2026	Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	No plan of correction
Apr 24, 2026	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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide 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, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	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. F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Prevent 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, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Ensure 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, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Ensure 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, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773, Administration, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. F0790, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by May 18, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	Honor 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, isolated	Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Feb 6, 2026	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Feb 6, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Feb 6, 2026	Ensure 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, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Dec 24, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Dec 10, 2025	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 23, 2026

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Desert Springs Post Acute, 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 Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.58	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0.47	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.08	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.21	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.52	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.98	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.8	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.97	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.17	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	3.84	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	20.49	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.69	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.67	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.85	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.82	15.38

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