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Desert Springs Post Acute

74-350 Country Club Drive

3.9(49 ratings)· Palm Desert average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
178
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
178
CMS Quality Rating
Four-Star Quality Measures Rated facility
Hospital Proximity
Minutes from Eisenhower Medical Center
Therapy Services
On-site PT, OT, speech, respiratory therapy
Insurance Accepted
Private pay, PPOs, Medicare, HMOs accepted

What Families Think

Desert Springs Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Palm Desert offering post-acute recovery care with a CMS Four-Star quality rating. No detailed family reviews were available, so this overview relies mainly on the facility's own description of its services and care model.

The Good

  • CMS Four-Star Quality Measures rating
  • On-site physical, occupational, speech, respiratory therapy
  • Physician-customized care plans with discharge planning
  • Close to Eisenhower Medical Center
  • Accepts wide range of insurance and Medicare

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No detailed family reviews available to assess care experience

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Desert Springs Post Acute is a senior living community in Palm Desert, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gardening Club. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 49 reviews.

About Desert Springs Post Acute

Desert Springs Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Palm Desert, California, offering post-acute and rehabilitation care for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. The facility provides 24/7 personalized healthcare services and everyday living support in a fully equipped environment with spacious rooms and comprehensive amenities.

The community offers physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies guided by licensed experts in an expansible rehab gym designed to help patients build strength, skills, and confidence. Care is delivered according to physician-customized care plans, with discharge planning and coordination of outside services available to support transitions home.

Residents participate in enriching daily activities including religious services, offsite trips, gardening, fitness programs, music, and games. The facility features comfortable suites with safety-focused design, well-maintained grounds with patios, and an engaging daily schedule that encourages social participation and activity levels chosen by patients.

Desert Springs Post Acute is located in Palm Desert, minutes from major freeways and Eisenhower Medical Center. The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services as a Four-Star Quality Measures Rated facility based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

The community accepts private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs, with insurance experts available to help patients and families understand their coverage and benefits.

Types of Care at Desert Springs Post Acute

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Desert Springs Post Acute

3.9overall · 49 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (49)

Firez75

Jul 2026

via Google

Kept my mom for months not real good communication could not really explain why she was there so long, its a nice place but eh

P Flynn

Jun 2026

via Google

This place is grossly understaffed. Staff is sweet, but they are buried in patients. A patient cannot even get a glass of water for more than an hour sometimes. It gets far worse than that, but suffice to say that if they’re waiting an hour for a response for water, how long do you think they wait for other things? Minimum, 20 minutes- an hour.<br>Try to get a social worker to meet w u!! That takes at least a week if not 2.

scott wolf

Jun 2026

via Google

Depressing atmosphere they need to pay attention to their residents better.

William Waring

May 2026

via Google

My wife spent three and a half months at Willow Springs in Palm Desert early in 2026 after a terrible fall. I visited her almost every day and even tasted some of her meals which I thought were very good. I was particularly impressed at how pleasant the staff was. Almost everyone seemed happy, and greeted me as I passed in the hallways. There were always nurses available at the stations, and the people I met who looked after my wife were caring and professional. As she progressed, we walked throughout the well kept facilities and spent time on the patio. I can’t say enough about how pleased I was with Willow Springs.

Daniel Driggs

Apr 2026

via Google

I had an excellent experience with Willow Springs Healthcare Center. From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has a calm, comforting atmosphere.<br><br>The Administration and medical team is knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to concerns, explain treatments clearly, and ensure that every patient feels heard and respected. The leadership team is dedicated to provide high-quality care.<br><br>I would highly recommend Willow Springs to anyone looking for professional, compassionate, and reliable healthcare services.

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Government Inspection History

36 inspection visits in the last three years, 147 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 24, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard29 citations
  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 18, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 29, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 29, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2026

Apr 15, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2026

Feb 6, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 2026

Dec 24, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

Dec 10, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • 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 medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

Aug 27, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2025

Jun 25, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 7, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 7, 2025

Apr 24, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

Apr 9, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2025

Mar 4, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • 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 medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 10, 2025

Jan 31, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2025

Jan 21, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 24, 2025

Jan 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard38 citations
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2025

Nov 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2024

Nov 14, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2024

Nov 4, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2024

Sep 30, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024

Sep 13, 2024Health Complaint6 citations
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

  • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 5, 2024

Jul 15, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 30, 2024

Jun 28, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

Jun 11, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024

Jun 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024

May 16, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 6, 2024

Apr 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2024

Showing the 24 most recent of 36 inspection visits.

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Desert Springs Post Acute offer?

Desert Springs Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Desert Springs Post Acute located?

Desert Springs Post Acute is located at 74-350 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, California.

What do families say about Desert Springs Post Acute?

Desert Springs Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Palm Desert offering post-acute recovery care with a CMS Four-Star quality rating. No detailed family reviews were available, so this overview relies mainly on the facility's own description of its services and care model.

How did Desert Springs Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?

Desert Springs Post Acute had 36 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 147 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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Other senior living options within 25 miles of Palm Desert.

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Home care agencies serving Palm Desert bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.