The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta, Palm Desert, CA: Nursing home

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Historical census / certified bedsNot publicly reportedNo facility-level report confirmed yet

Medicare-certified beds59 medicare-certified bedsUnknown does not mean zero or vacant

Current openings / admissionsNot verifiedAsk about openings, appropriate level of care, fees and any waitlist.

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How we verify this information

Overall5★★★★★

Inspections4★★★★☆

Staffing4★★★★☆

Quality5★★★★★

Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

3’23

10’24

9’25

1’26

Year

23 shown

Date	Severity	What inspectors found	Visit
Jan 28, 2026	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Complaint
Dec 15, 2025	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Complaint
Aug 19, 2025	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Complaint
Jun 6, 2025	D · potential	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.	Routine
Jun 6, 2025	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Jun 6, 2025	D · 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
Jun 6, 2025	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Jun 6, 2025	E · potential	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.	Routine
Jun 6, 2025	E · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
May 15, 2025	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Complaint
Jun 27, 2024	G · harm	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Complaint
Jun 18, 2024	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Complaint
Jun 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Complaint
May 2, 2024	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Routine
May 2, 2024	D · potential	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	Routine
May 2, 2024	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Routine
May 2, 2024	D · 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
May 2, 2024	D · 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
Jan 19, 2024	D · potential	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Complaint
Jan 19, 2024	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Complaint
Feb 3, 2023	D · potential	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.	Routine
Feb 3, 2023	D · 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
Feb 3, 2023	D · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	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.

Questions to ask on a visit

The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
41505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 · (760) 610-0295

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Record on file

Certification: Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN): 555226
Certified beds: 59
Legal owner: Apdc, LLC
Part of: Aspen Skilled Healthcare

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

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