California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2299 North Indian Canyon Drive · Palm Springs, CA · 92262 · 7603252937

80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacific Healthcare Holdings

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Federal penalties on record: $78,612 in fines in the last 24 months.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

$78,612 in federal fines in the last 24 months

2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 18
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 20
Trend 10% 58
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $82,845

Inspection citations (83 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K March 3, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    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.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 3, 2025

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    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.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 3, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 4, 2025Fine$70,591
February 4, 2025Payment Denial18 days
November 19, 2024Fine$8,021
December 11, 2023Fine$4,233

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056428 · certified since February 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.