The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
41505 Carlotta Drive · 59 beds · Aspen Skilled Healthcare · (760) 610-0295
overall
All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Palm Desert, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.
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| Palm Desert | Riverside County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 3 | 54 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 33% | 49% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 54.3 | 36.7 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 33% | 37% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta 59 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 20 | 1 | None |
| Monterey Palms Health Care Center 99 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 35 | 0 | None |
| Desert Springs Post Acute 178 beds | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 108 | 3 | $74,424 |
41505 Carlotta Drive · 59 beds · Aspen Skilled Healthcare · (760) 610-0295
44610 Monterey Avenue · 99 beds · Mariner Health Care · (760) 776-7700
74-350 Country Club Drive · 178 beds · (760) 341-0261
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.