The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: H
Nursing home report
DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE
PALM DESERT, CA · Medicare-certified · 178 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE (PALM DESERT, CA) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection concerns included range of motion care, accident hazards/supervision, and pressure ulcer prevention.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.063 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.063.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.28
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.40
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.7%10%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%1.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.7%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1%0.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.1%6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%4.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16%23.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.4%12.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3%8.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%98.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,675 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $74,424 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $16,675
Federal fine
May 16, 2024
- 75 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 12, 2024
- $57,749
Federal fine
Jan 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 165.5 residents on an average day (93% of 178 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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.