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

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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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

4.91

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.13

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.89

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

6.49

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

19%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

19%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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)

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

100% 2 facilities 2009-10-05
Burkett, Joshua

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-20
Ditoro, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-06
Ditoro, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-06
Health Services Network Hospitals, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2014-10-14
Mack, Kristina

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2008-07-24
Pagano, Angelo

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-07-01
Smith, Sharilee

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-03-01
Tenet Healthcare Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2009-10-05

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