DESERT SPRINGS POST ACUTE

Desert Springs Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 74-350 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, California, within Riverside County. The facility operates 178 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Desert Springs Post Acute received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating findings from state surveys that place it in the lower tier of facilities nationally. The staffing rating is 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are below the national average across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which indicates performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. This category includes metrics such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other outcome-based measures tracked by CMS. Desert Springs Post Acute is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing facility care. Medicare typically covers short-term post-acute and rehabilitative stays under qualifying conditions. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability and specific payer policies directly with the facility, as coverage terms and capacity can change over time. When compared to national benchmarks, Desert Springs Post Acute presents a mixed profile across its rated categories. The overall 1-star rating and 1-star health inspection rating place the facility in the lowest tier nationally, while the 4-star quality measure rating is above the national average. The 2-star staffing rating is below the national average. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports and staffing data, in order to make an informed assessment relative to their individual care needs.