Nursing Homes · Indio, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
82262 Valencia Avenue · Indio, CA 92201 · 68 certified beds
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About Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a nursing home in Indio, California. Its capacity is 68 beds, below the Riverside County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Citrus Wellness Centre. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 49 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Indio. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (49)
Records from December 2022 to May 2026.
May 27, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
September 18, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2025.
July 30, 2025
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2025.
April 17, 2025
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 15, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2025.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 24, 2024.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2024.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2024.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $66,151
September 13, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 13, 2023, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on September 13, 2023).
September 13, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $66,151 against this nursing home on September 13, 2023.
Staffing
4.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Citrus Wellness Centre, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 1.6 for staffing, 4.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Indio.
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