Desert Springs Post Acute
Palm Desert, California
74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Desert Springs Post Acute Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $74,424
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.24 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.47 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.50 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 178 certified beds · ~168 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Desert Springs Post Acute is a 178-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Palm Desert, California, operated by a limited liability company. The center holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating. While the facility maintains a 4-star rating for quality measures, its historical performance reflects the lowest possible scores in the health inspection and overall categories.
Location
74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Palm Desert, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Desert Springs Post Acute?
- Desert Springs Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Desert Springs Post Acute score on health inspections?
- Desert Springs Post Acute received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Desert Springs Post Acute?
- Desert Springs Post Acute has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Desert Springs Post Acute have?
- Desert Springs Post Acute has 178 certified beds.
- Does Desert Springs Post Acute accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Desert Springs Post Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Desert Springs Post Acute located?
- Desert Springs Post Acute is located at 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Palm Desert, California.
- How can I contact Desert Springs Post Acute?
- You can reach Desert Springs Post Acute by phone at +1 760-341-0261.
Nearby facilities
- The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta 1.6 mi
41505 Carlotta Dr Suite A, Palm Desert, 92211
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center 2.6 mi
44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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