Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre

Inspection history (49)

Records from December 2022 to May 2026.

• May 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-27 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · D

  Citation F0578

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · D

  Citation F0756

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · D

  Citation F0552

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · D

  Citation F0605

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2025 · E

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0569

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0569 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• April 17, 2025 · D

  Citation F0676

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-17 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 27, 2025 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-24 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2024 · G

  Citation F0697

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-18 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0550

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-18 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0908

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-18 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0755

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-18 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 17, 2024 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 17, 2024 · E

  Citation F0726

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 9, 2024 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 18, 2024 · E

  Citation F0757

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $66,151

• September 13, 2023 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2023-12-13

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2023-12-13, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on 2023-09-13). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• September 13, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-130497

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $66,151 against this nursing home on 2023-09-13 (Fine ID: 130497). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 4.09 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

1. Parent organization: Citrus Wellness Centre LLC

   parent · PAC 3577730282

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

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5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)