Desert Regional Medical Center D/P Snf
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555417) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,043 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (760) 323-6511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF reports total nurse staffing of about 8.1 hours per resident per day, including about 5.3 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.8%. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
CMS records show Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,043.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 28, 1990. The facility is certified for 32 beds, with an average daily census of 18.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 8.10 hours per resident per day, including 5.26 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 15.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,043.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 8.1 hours per resident per day, including 5.26 RN hours, with a 15.8% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,043.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 32 beds with an average daily census of 18.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 28, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (760) 323-6511 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (760) 323-6511 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555417?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.