Desert Home Health Services, Inc
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 058150)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 318-9006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Home Health Services holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests typical quality performance with a relatively strong patient experience rating compared to other agencies.
Desert Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its Palm Springs, California office.
Yes, Desert Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 058150, certified since January 23, 2003), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Desert Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Palm Springs, California, serving 29 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2003 (CCN 058150) and operates as a proprietary, for-profit organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Desert Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS. On measures of care quality, 91.12% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 81.25% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, as reported in CMS data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services, and no staffing counts, language capabilities, or scheduling availability are stated in the source data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Desert Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 058150) and has been since January 23, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/058150?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Springs, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (760) 318-9006, and review its quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (760) 318-9006 for details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Desert Home Health Services at (760) 318-9006 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely care and walking improvement performance for this agency?
CMS data shows 91.12% of patients received timely initiation of care and 81.25% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/23/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.