Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Indio, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555084) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,151 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (760) 347-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and a CMS staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,151.00, and 1 payment denial noted by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data reviewed.
About this facility
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a 68-bed nursing home in Indio, California (Riverside County), certified since April 1978. It has averaged 60.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Desert Springs holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which sits at the state average for California (3.16). Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.09 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.28 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the data available.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $66,151.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon was indicated in the data, and no Special Focus Facility status was noted for this location.
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day; CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,151.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 68 beds and has averaged 60.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for health inspections (3), staffing (2), quality measures (4), and an overall composite rating (3) that combines these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7603476000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7603476000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555084?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.