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 51 to 72 of 72 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness 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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.