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 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

  8. 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 February 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

  10. 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 July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

  12. 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 July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

  14. 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 July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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.