Nursing home report
Registered name: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
PALM SPRINGS, CA · Medicare-certified · 32 beds
Desert Regional Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. It scores well for staffing at 5 stars with 8.11 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, but its health inspection rating is lower at 2 stars; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
8.105 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 8.105.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,043 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 29, 2024
Federal fine
Feb 29, 2024
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
