Nursing Homes · Palm Desert, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Desert Springs Post Acute
74-350 Country Club Drive · Palm Desert, CA 92260 · 178 certified beds
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About Desert Springs Post Acute
Desert Springs Post Acute is a nursing home in Palm Desert, California. Its capacity is 178 beds, above the Riverside County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of HCR IV Healthcare, LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 129 citations, the most recent on April 24, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.05 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Palm Desert. 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
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (129)
Records from June 2023 to April 2026.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 24, 2026
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.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $74,424
May 16, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,675 against this nursing home on May 16, 2024.
January 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $57,749 against this nursing home on January 12, 2024.
January 12, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 27, 2024, lasting 75 days (triggered by inspection on January 12, 2024).
Staffing
4.05 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.13 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: HCR IV Healthcare, LLC
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.
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