All citations for Desert Highlands Care Center

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

March 14, 2025

Showing 26 to 30 of 30 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.