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PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS

PALM SPRINGS, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

1 out of 5 stars overall for PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS. The facility has a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty, and $102,250 in fines over the last 24 months; staffing is 4.09 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, while quality measures are 4 stars and staffing is 3 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.0913 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $102,250recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0913.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
1.28
Nurse aides
2.40
Weekend nursing
3.60

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%

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

11.1%3.7%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%0%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

8.7%14.3%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.9%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

4.4%8.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

7.1%8.6%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

14.9%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

14.9%15.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0.5%1.1%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

14.3%15.7%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

6.4%14.6%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

80.3%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

91.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $102,250 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $102,250 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Mar 10, 2026

    $102,250

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
87.5 residents on an average day (88% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 52 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.