Nursing home

Desert Springs Post Acute

74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pacs Group · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Desert Springs Post Acute, with 123 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $74,424 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
178
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Riverside Co. avg 3.26California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Riverside Co. avg: 3.26. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

123
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
61
From complaints
1
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
172019
252023
292024
492025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $74,424 total · Jan 12, 2024–May 16, 2024
  1. May 16, 2024$16,675
  2. Jan 12, 2024$57,749

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 75 days total · Jan 12, 2024
  1. Jan 12, 202475 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)13.41%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.09%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.02%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Ownership Data Not Available

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Riverside County.

74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
Riverside County · CA · 92260
178 certified beds33.6873, -116.4100

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
Redlands, CA552Not shown$0
Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
Lake View Terrace, CA425Not shown$8,018
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
Eureka, CA121Not shown$8,416
Edgemoor Hospital
CCN 055008
Santee, CA425Shown$32,295
River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
Modesto, CA323Not shown$0
Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
Reseda, CA435Not shown$30,744

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Frequently asked questions

What is Desert Springs Post Acute's CMS rating?

Desert Springs Post Acute has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Desert Springs Post Acute located?

Desert Springs Post Acute is located at 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260 in Riverside County, and CMS lists 178 certified beds.

Does Desert Springs Post Acute have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $74,424 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Desert Springs Post Acute over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Desert Springs Post Acute's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Desert Springs Post Acute's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.26 across 54 facilities in Riverside County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Desert Springs Post Acute's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Desert Springs Post Acute's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
555339
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
178
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 123 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 6, 20260684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Feb 6, 20260756DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 5, 2026
Feb 6, 20260880EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 5, 2026
Dec 24, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Dec 10, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Dec 10, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Dec 10, 20250688DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Aug 27, 20250558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 8, 2025
Aug 27, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 8, 2025
Jun 25, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2025
Jun 25, 20250881EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2025
Apr 24, 20250607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250921DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 10, 2025
Apr 9, 20250558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2025
Apr 9, 20250755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2025
Mar 4, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 10, 2025
Mar 4, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 10, 2025
Mar 4, 20250688DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 10, 2025
Jan 31, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 21, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Jan 10, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 6, 2025
Jan 10, 20250554EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 6, 2025
Jan 10, 20250558EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 6, 2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 123 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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