Nursing Care Index

Desert Regional Medical Center D/P Snf

Palm Springs, Riverside County, California · CCN 555417 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Desert Regional Medical Center D/P Snf 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 32 certified beds, 19 residents a day on average. 22 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $14,043 and 1 payment denial.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★★ 5 of 5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Staffing★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay— / 4 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing8.10497 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses5.26316 hours per resident per day
Weekend total6.61239 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover15.8% (registered nurses 13.6%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-11 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2026-06-11 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2026-06-11 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2026-06-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2025-08-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-12
2025-01-14
complaint survey
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-08-01
complaint survey
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-26
2024-02-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-12
2024-02-29 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-22
2024-02-29 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-22
2024-02-29 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-24
2024-02-29 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-19
2024-02-29 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-01-03
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-24

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-02-29Payment denial for 14 days from 2024-03-29
2024-02-29Fine$14,043

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Tenet California Inc.
Organization
direct ownership interest2009-10-05
Health Services Network Hospitals, Inc.
Organization
indirect ownership interest2014-10-14
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Organization
indirect ownership interest2009-10-05
Ditoro, Michael
Individual
adp of the snf2025-10-13
Gulle, Apollo Lester
Individual
adp of the snf2025-10-15
Smith, Sharilee
Individual
corporate director2024-03-01
Burkett, Joshua
Individual
corporate officer2024-10-20
Ditoro, Michael
Individual
corporate officer2025-04-06
Mack, Kristina
Individual
corporate officer2008-07-24
Pagano, Angelo
Individual
corporate officer2024-07-01
Ditoro, Michael
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-04-06

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Riverside County.