DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF — Nursing Home in PALM SPRINGS, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 32 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 15.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555417 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 8.53 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 5.74 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 8 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 21, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 21, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level E)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level E)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
Desert Regional Medical Center D/p SNF is a 32-bed nursing home in Palm Springs, California. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 8.5 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 8 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s nursing coverage is a clear strength, with stronger-than-average staff presence that can support individualized care. However, the most recent inspection raised multiple concerns about care planning, nutrition/food safety, and pharmacy services, so you should ask how those issues were corrected and what changes are in place to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF Medicare and Medicaid certified?
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's CMS star rating?
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF reports 8.53088 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 8 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF have?
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has 32 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- CALIFORNIA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 0.8 mi
- PALM SPRINGS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 1.7 mi
- PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS — 2/5 — 2.8 mi
- BAYSHIRE RANCHO MIRAGE — 4/5 — 8.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.