Desert Springs Post Acute
DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA — inspection on April 24, 2026.
Found 22 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
contained his credit card, was missing in late January to February 2026 and was later found in the
stated she would investigate.
Resident 20's record was reviewed. Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included end stage renal disease (irreversible kidney damage).
A review of Resident 20's Inventory of Personal Effects dated November 5, 2025, indicated Resident 20 had three credit cards, which was signed by Resident 20 and staff.
On April 23, 2026, at 9:35 a.m., during a concurrent interview and review of Resident 20's inventory list with Social Service Manager (SSM), the SSM stated residents' credit cards were secured in the facility safe.
The SSM stated if a resident chose to keep credit cards at the bedside, a lock box would be provided, and the resident would be given a key.
The SSM stated Resident 20's credit cards were to be stored in the facility safe.
The SSM further stated CNAs should have offered Resident 20 a lock box.
On April 23, 2026, at 9:40 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with SSM and Resident 20 in the resident's room, no lock box was observed. Resident 20 stated he had not been informed about the options for safekeeping of his credit cards.
The SSM stated Resident 20 should have been informed of the choices of safekeeping of his credit cards to secure personal belongings such as credit cards and prevent psychosocial distress.
On April 23, 2026, at 10:38 a.m., during an interview with CNA4, CNA 4 stated she did not recall whether Resident 20 had credit cards at the time of admission. CNA 4 stated when a resident had credit cards upon admission, she would notify the licensed nurse and offer options for safekeeping of his credit cards. CNA 4 stated Resident 20 should have been offered options for safekeeping for safety.
On April 24, 2026, at 9:14 a.m., during an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 7, LVN 7 stated Resident 20 should have been offered options for safekeeping to prevent missing items and psychosocial distress. LVN 4 stated residents' belongings were important and should be secured to ensure residents felt safe.
On April 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., during an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), the ADON stated Resident 20's wallet went missing during transfer to another unit.
The ADON stated unauthorized charges were identified on one of Resident 20's credit cards.
The ADON stated options for safekeeping should have been offered to Resident 20 to secure personal belongings while in the facility.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Personal Property, dated August 2022, indicated, .Resident belongings are treated with respect .facility promptly investigates any complaints of misappropriation or mistreatment of resident property .
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0773 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0790 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0810 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE in PALM DESERT, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0813 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
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