Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2025-08-21
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Palm Springs, CA
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $14,043 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
(760) 323-6511
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
32
Certified beds
Average residents
19
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-03-28
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
4.91
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.13
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
7.93
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
6.04
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
6.49
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
3.43
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
5.35
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
8.64
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.25
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
19%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
19%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,109
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
59.80
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0150
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
2.69
Baseline 17.79% · Performance 20.19% · Measure score 2.69 · Achievement 2.69 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.25
Baseline 4.21% · Performance 6.26% · Measure score 5.25 · Achievement 5.25 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 18.92% · Performance 24.24% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.83% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 198 · Observed rate 7.07% · Lower 95% interval 6.55% |
| Discharge to community | 71.13% |
50.57%
20.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 184 · Observed rate 71.74% · Lower 95% interval 64.21% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.71 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.73% |
95.27%
3.5 pts better
|
Numerator 156 · Denominator 158 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 158 |
| Discharge self-care score | 49.59% |
53.69%
4.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 60 · Denominator 121 |
| Discharge mobility score | 15.7% |
50.94%
35.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 121 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.27% |
2.29%
1 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 158 · Adjusted rate 1.8% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.26% |
7.12%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 103 · Observed rate 3.88% · Lower 95% interval 3.36% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10.64% |
8.2%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 47 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 75% |
42%
33 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 40 |
| Discharge function score | 32.23% |
56.45%
24.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 121 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 92.62% |
95.95%
3.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 113 · Denominator 122 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 80.56% |
96.28%
15.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 36 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 25.29% |
25.2%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 87 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
94.0%
4.8 pts better
|
81.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.4% · Q2 98.2% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 99.4% · 4Q avg 98.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.4% |
11.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.4% · Observed 10.7% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
93.2%
4.5 pts better
|
79.7%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
23.2%
1.5 pts better
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.7% · Observed 18.3% · Expected 20.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-29 · Fire 2024-02-29
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K352 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-04
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-21
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-09-03
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-21
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-03-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-03-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-29
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-29
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-17
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-14
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-08-26
L · Immediate jeopardy
2024-02-29
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-04-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-03-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-03
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2022-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-12-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-12-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$14,043
2024-02-29
Fine
Fine · fine $14,043
Fine
$0
2024-02-29
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-03-29 · 14 days
14 day denial
Ownership
Tenet California Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Burkett, Joshua
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ditoro, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ditoro, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Health Services Network Hospitals, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mack, Kristina
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pagano, Angelo
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Sharilee
Corporate Director · Individual
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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