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Monterey Palms Health Care Center

44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Mariner Health Care · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Monterey Palms Health Care Center, with 32 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
99
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.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 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 4
15
Riverside Co. avg 3.26California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 4 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.

32
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
11
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72019
92023
32024
122025
12026
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)7.64%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)14.25%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.51%

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
Gc Holding Company 2 LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Grancare LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mariner Health Care, Inc.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mhc Holding Company5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mhc West Holding Company5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
National Senior Care, Inc.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Grunstein, Emily5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Black, JohnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Presser, EricCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Olvera, ClaudiaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Thomas, DillonW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Sarcauga, DennisCORPORATE OFFICER
Black, JohnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Presser, EricOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sarcauga, DennisOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Monterey Palms Holding Company Gp LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Gc Holding Company 2 LLCLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Black, JohnADP OF THE SNF
Sarcauga, DennisADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Riverside County.

44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert
Riverside County · CA · 92260
99 certified beds33.7250, -116.3900

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
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Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
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Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
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CCN 055008
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River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
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Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
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Frequently asked questions

What is Monterey Palms Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Monterey Palms Health Care Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Monterey Palms Health Care Center located?

Monterey Palms Health Care Center is located at 44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92260 in Riverside County, and CMS lists 99 certified beds.

Does Monterey Palms Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Monterey Palms Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Monterey Palms Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Monterey Palms Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 4 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 Monterey Palms Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Monterey Palms Health Care Center'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)
555403
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
99
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 32 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 29, 20260550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2026
Jun 13, 20250755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 25, 2025
Jun 13, 20250842EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 25, 2025
Jan 31, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250802EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250804EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250806DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250814DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jan 31, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Jul 2, 20240558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Apr 19, 20240558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2024
Mar 21, 20240814DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2024
Dec 11, 20230600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2024
Oct 9, 20230684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 11, 2023
Sep 14, 20230584EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2023
May 31, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2023
May 17, 20230686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 29, 2023
Mar 6, 20230658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2023
Mar 6, 20230690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2023
Mar 6, 20230761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2023
Mar 6, 20230812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 6, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 32 citations.

How to verify this data

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