Desert Regional Medical Center D/p Snf
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA — inspection on August 21, 2025.
Found 8 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 REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
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 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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
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 F: widespread, 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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, 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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.
Federal health inspectors cited DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in PALM SPRINGS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-12.