Safety Report: Desert Springs Post Acute
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (33) than in the cycle before (48).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 13 | April 24, 2026; February 6, 2026; December 10, 2025; April 24, 2025; March 4, 2025; January 10, 2025; November 14, 2024; June 11, 2024; June 3, 2024; April 4, 2024; January 12, 2024; October 27, 2023; June 23, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 9 | April 24, 2025; March 4, 2025; January 21, 2025; September 30, 2024; June 11, 2024; June 3, 2024; April 10, 2024; October 27, 2023; October 25, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | July 21, 2026; April 24, 2026; January 31, 2025; November 4, 2024; July 15, 2024; May 16, 2024; June 23, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 7 | February 6, 2026; December 24, 2025; June 25, 2025; January 10, 2025; November 25, 2024; October 26, 2023; June 23, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | April 24, 2026; April 9, 2025; January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 4 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025; September 13, 2024; January 12, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| 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. (F803) | 3 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 3 | February 6, 2026; January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F688) | 3 | December 10, 2025; March 4, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | August 27, 2025; April 9, 2024; June 23, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | August 27, 2025; April 9, 2025; January 10, 2025 |
| 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. (F578) | 3 | January 10, 2025; September 13, 2024; June 23, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | June 28, 2024; January 19, 2024; January 12, 2024 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | April 24, 2026; June 23, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | April 24, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | April 15, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | April 24, 2025; January 10, 2025 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 2 | April 24, 2025; April 9, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F806) | 2 | January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | January 10, 2025; June 23, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | September 13, 2024; June 28, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,675 |
| January 12, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 75 days, starting January 27, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $57,749 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 21, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 1, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 24, 2026 — 22 citations
April 15, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 6, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 24, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 10, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
August 27, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 24, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
April 9, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 4, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 31, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 21, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 10, 2025 — 30 citations
November 25, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 30, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 13, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
July 15, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 28, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
June 11, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 3, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 16, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 10, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 9, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 22, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 12, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 8, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 27, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 26, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 25, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 23, 2023 — 17 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare