Nursing home · Palm Desert, CA
Desert Springs Post Acute
74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · (760) 341-0261
Desert Springs Post Acute is a 178-bed for-profit nursing home in Palm Desert, California (Riverside County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1989. On average it cares for 164 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.05 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.74 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 40% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 24, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 33 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 12 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $74,424 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Desert Springs Post Acute?
CMS rates Desert Springs Post Acute 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Desert Springs Post Acute have?
178 certified beds, with an average of 164 residents a day.
Does Desert Springs Post Acute accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Desert Springs Post Acute?
(760) 341-0261. Address: 74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).