nursing home in Palm Springs, CA
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · (760) 323-6511
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF at a glance
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is a 32-bed for-profit nursing home in Palm Springs, California (Riverside County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 8.1 hours of nursing care per day (5.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2026) found 4 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $14,043.
Nursing staff turnover is 15.8% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 32
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 28, 1990
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Riverside County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555417
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 8.10 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.26 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.61 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.61 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 15.8% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 13.6% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 36 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $14,043 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 32 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 19 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 58.8% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 11, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 8, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 4, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| January 14, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| August 1, 2024 Complaint | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 26, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 22, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 22, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2024 |
| January 3, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $14,043 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days from March 29, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $14,043 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DITORO, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2025 |
| GULLE, APOLLO LESTER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2025 |
| SMITH, SHARILEE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| BURKETT, JOSHUA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2024 |
| DITORO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2025 |
| MACK, KRISTINA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2008 |
| PAGANO, ANGELO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| TENET CALIFORNIA INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2009 |
| HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2014 |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2009 |
| DITORO, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF's rating?
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF and how do I contact it?
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is at 1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 323-6511.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.