The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555226) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 610-0295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta reports 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.0%.
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, with 0 fines totaling $0.00. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California. It is certified for 59 beds and reports an average daily census of 43 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since May 1986. It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars; this facility's ratings are its own and exceed the chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the operator now in place.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 45.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 59 beds with an average daily census of 43 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain of 35 facilities, which averages 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 27, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7606100295 and 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 7606100295 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555226?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.