Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre

Inspection history (49)

Records from December 2022 to May 2026.

• December 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 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 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0685

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · E

  Citation F0692

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 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 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · E

  Citation F0865

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · E

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 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 2023-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-12-12 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 2023-01-11. 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".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)