F

DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE

74-350 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Score: 16 / 100

With a score of 16/100, Desert Springs Post Acute ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Desert Springs Post Acute provides above-average staffing with 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 123 deficiencies at Desert Springs Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.26 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.47 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.50 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.97 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

123
Total Deficiencies
Dec 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 123 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 23, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Dec 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Dec 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $74,424

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 16 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
178
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
47