Premier Care Center For Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056328) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,463
Phone: (760) 323-2638 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Premier Care Center For Palm Springs has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Premier Care Center For Palm Springs reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Premier Care Center For Palm Springs has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,463.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Premier Care Center For Palm Springs is a 99-bed nursing home in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid-certified since 1973 and reports an average daily census of 87.5 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Premier Care Center For Palm Springs holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 star. Its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $66,463.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare update available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for 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, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 45.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $66,463.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily census of 87.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 26, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; here those are 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall rating of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7603232638 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 7603232638 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection results, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056328?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.