Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1150 North Indian Canyon Drive · Palm Springs, CA · 92262 · 7603236511
32 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 5.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 15% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,043 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
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.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
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 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
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 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
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 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
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.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
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.
Corrected December 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $14,043 |
| February 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555417 · certified since March 28, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.