Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T243)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (760) 323-6585 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Regional Medical Center discharges patients back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among reported figures.
Patients at Desert Regional Medical Center return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
Desert Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Palm Springs, California, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Desert Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Palm Springs, California, within Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2001, and is operated as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to community living. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Desert Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially preventable readmission rates—both after discharge and during the rehab stay—are also no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff) were not reported for this facility, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts rather than indicating poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing at the national benchmark on the measures it reports, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse than the national rate. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current data vintage and additional details before making a decision.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients recover function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Desert Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate after discharge and during the rehab stay are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (catheter-associated infection or C. diff) for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not imply poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 05/20/2001.
Who owns this facility?
Desert Regional Medical Center is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2001.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (760) 323-6585 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than the national benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T243?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (760) 323-6585.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Desert Regional Medical Center at (760) 323-6585 for specific admission procedures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.