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Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre

82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, CA 92201

(760) 347-6000 Compare Map
Overall3★★★☆☆
Inspections3★★★☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

49 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 12, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Aug 12, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Aug 12, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
May 27, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Sep 18, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 D · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Sep 18, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jul 30, 2025 D · potential Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Complaint
Apr 17, 2025 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Complaint
Mar 27, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jan 24, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Sep 18, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Sep 18, 2024 G · harm Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Sep 18, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Sep 18, 2024 D · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Complaint
Sep 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Sep 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Complaint
Aug 9, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Dec 19, 2023 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Dec 7, 2023 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Oct 25, 2023 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Oct 25, 2023 D · potential Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Complaint
Dec 12, 2022 D · potential Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 E · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 F · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 E · potential Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Routine
Dec 12, 2022 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555084
Certified beds
68
Legal owner
Indio Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
Part of
Citrus Wellness Centre

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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