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Nursing homes in Palm Springs, CA
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Palm Springs. Riverside County overall has 54 certified facilities (county average rating 3.2/5). Across the 4 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.8/5, against 3.16/5 across the 1,150 rated facilities elsewhere in California.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Palm Springs
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $82,845 | 80 | |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 5/5 | $14,043 | 32 | |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 4/5 | — | 99 | |
| Premier Care Center for Palm Springs | Palm Springs | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | $66,463 | 99 |
What to check in Palm Springs
These figures cover the 4 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 4 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 4 of these 4. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 4 of 4 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3.65 | 3.31 | May 7, 2026 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | 8.26 | 6.74 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 3.84 | 3.53 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Premier Care Center for Palm Springs | 4.16 | 3.66 | Mar 10, 2026 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshire Rancho Mirage | 5.7 mi | Rancho Mirage, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center | 7.5 mi | Rancho Mirage, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Monterey Palms Health Care Center | 9.3 mi | Palm Desert, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Desert Springs Post Acute | 10.6 mi | Palm Desert, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta | 10.9 mi | Palm Desert, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Desert Mountain Care Center | 17.0 mi | Indio, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre | 17.3 mi | Indio, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Joshua Tree Post Acute | 18.4 mi | Yucca Valley, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Indian Canyon Post Acute | 19.1 mi | Yucca Valley, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Palm Springs area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.