All citations for Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 26, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 56 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.