Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · (760) 323-6511
For profit - Corporation · 32 certified beds
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,043 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 11, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 11, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJune 11, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 11, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 14, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.August 1, 2024 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 3, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,043February 29, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 14 daysStarting March 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 8.10 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 5.26 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.61 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 15.8% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 32 |
| Average residents per day | 18.8 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Palm Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Palm Springs · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs Palm Springs · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sundance Creek Post Acute Banning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sunrise Post Acute Banning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.